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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Inside TeenScreen: Taking On Stigma for Today’s Teens
Her friends may have been struggling with mental health problems, but Kelly Nadel, TeenScreen Program Associate, had no way of knowing. As a high school student in the 1990s, she remembers that mental health was never discussed — not at … Continue reading
Marin County Schools Make Screening a Priority
Budget constraints have forced many counties around the country to cut programs and services, and Marin County, CA is no exception. Still, mental health screening has remained a funding priority for schools there, and Esme Gordon, the TeenScreen Program Coordinator … Continue reading
Why Kaiser Permanente Southern Colorado Believes in Teen Mental Health Screening
Richard Spurlock, M.D. MBA is the Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente Southern Colorado As a not-for-profit health plan, Kaiser Permanente has long been committed to addressing community health issues. As we confronted the growing adolescent suicide rate in Southern Colorado … Continue reading
Revolutionizing Teen Mental Health Care: Our Next Webinar
I first wrote about headspace in the fall of 2011, only a few days after I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Tanti. As CEO of headspace, he manages what I think is one of the most innovative and effective teen … Continue reading
Providers: Concerned you lack mental health skill? That’s No Excuse
What do I do if I get a positive result from a teen mental health screening? It’s a question I get from my primary care colleagues when discussing the important role that we can play in reducing the impact of … Continue reading
Meeting the Challenges of Urban Teens
The stigma associated with mental illness runs deep in her community. Magally Prosper, MD, a private practice pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY., began screening three years ago after learning of TeenScreen National Center resources at a professional conference. She confronts daily … Continue reading
Helping Depressed, Anxious Teens: Primary Care’s Unique Role
The process may be challenging, but primary care providers incorporating depression and anxiety treatment into their adolescent practice have a “wonderful opportunity” to support families and make an important difference in the lives of teens. Those were the opening thoughts … Continue reading
Teens and Substance Abuse: What Do Schools Need to Meet the Challenge?
One of the most gratifying aspects of my job as TeenScreen’s Schools and Communities program manager is meeting with school mental health personnel who share our commitment to youth. I am always impressed with the vigor and dedication of these … Continue reading
TeenScreen in Primary Care: Getting a Clearer Picture of Teen Health
Primary care providers are often surprised by the results they get after offering an adolescent a mental health screening. Gary Mirkin, MD, a pediatrician at MDs4kids Medical in Great Neck, NY, (a division of Allied Pediatrics, one of the largest … Continue reading
