Checking in on Teen Mental Health

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First Aid for Mental Health? A New Way to Respond

When we hear the term “first aid,” physical or medical emergencies immediately come to mind: a broken bone, an injury, a heart attack. The idea that first aid-type strategies can be applied to someone Read More

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Inside TeenScreen: Why We’re Focused on Early Detection

Mental illness and suicide are major public health problems in our adolescents today. Thousands of teens suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder with impairment, and suicide is the third leading cause of death in our adolescent population. Yet, 80% of these teenagers do not get identified and do Read More

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Eating Disorders in Adolescents: How can doctors better meet the challenge?

The eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia typically begin during adolescence. Each can have serious medical and psychological consequences. As clinicians confront the complexities of managing these potentially Read More