As most parents of adolescent children know, it’s not always easy to understand the mental states or behaviors of teenagers. “It is crucial to acknowledge that as adults, we often forget the emotions we experienced during middle school and high school, making it...
America’s young people are experiencing a mental health crisis. Suicides have increased. Many teens are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma—and they are turning to self-harm, drugs, and alcohol to cope with their pain. Few families have not been affected...
Avanti recognizes the transformative power of connection, belonging, and active participation within a larger recovery community. We strive to engage our clients in meaningful ways, fostering a sense of purpose, personal growth, and social integration. While...
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to see both the government and private industry step up and reduce the mental health risks of social media for young people. Dr. Murthy called the impact of digital platforms on teenage well-being a “pivotal issue in public...
“The prevalence of mental health conditions among youth in the US has reached alarming levels,” wrote Kati Chilikova recently on Economist Impact. As we previously reported on this blog, our nation’s young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis with...
