Even in my darkest days, I find hope in Circle. I find it in my teen circles, in generational circles, in parent/child circles, in terminal youth cancer circles. I find hope anywhere a compassionate caring person chooses to create safe spaces for circling in their community. Depression, an...
They include: a fall in school performance, acting out sexually, repeated use of alcohol or drugs, refusal to go to school/truancy, severe worry or anxiety, thoughts of death, frequent physical complaints, and mood swings, among others. What is the meaning of youth at-risk? An at-risk ...
[3] Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental illnesses, and disproportionately affect young adults. In fact, half (49.9%) of respondents ages 18-24 reported anxiety and depression symptoms in 2023, compared to about a third of adults overall.[4] The impact of mental illness...
Media, and Entertainment (AME) Academy. Since January 2023, she has been the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Abuse Prevention Coordinator with Tulare County NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence), located in the Central Valley of California. Brandi is a recovered...
Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety. By promoting consistent, restful sleep, a high-quality mattress acts as a preventive measure against these conditions. Additionally, for individuals already dealing with mental hea...
Bullying remains a pressing issue, affecting nearly one in five students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The consequences can be profound, leading to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Learn more about how Youth Enrichment Brands stands up to bullying in our Leagu...
One particular platform, Mightier, has been clinically validated to support kids ages six to 14 with anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger, autism, outbursts and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Through the power of play – and a Bluetooth heartrate sensor – children...
We need to reconsider what has caused such a spike in depression and anxiety among youth and adults. Is it the normalized “grind” culture in which hard work is valued over everything else? Or are the societal pressures of a globalized world along with increased social media and tablet use...
Youth participants’ quantitative Youth Health Report System data were analyzed for descriptive statistics. Results Feasibility analysis of qualitative data from interviews with 11 healthcare professionals resulted in three themes: We expected it could be hard; Information and routines helped but time was...
The Phubbing Scale, Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-DASS 21 along with self-designed demographic questionnaire were applied for data collection. RESULTS: A positive relationship between phubbing and psychological distress in young ...