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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
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
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
The Unexpected Benefits of Mental Health Screening
More than half of all mental disorders begin by age 14, but the majority of teens struggle for years before their illness is diagnosed. During that time, symptoms can often worsen. Suffering continues, as does the risk of suicide. That’s … Continue reading
Inside TeenScreen: Why TeenScreen Works in Washington
Sound health policy can mean the difference between early identification of teen depression or years of needless struggle. Our health policy office works to make sure legislators and health care stakeholders understand the importance of mental health screening for young … Continue reading
Inside TeenScreen: We’re Parents Too
We’re parents. We know what it’s like to have a child in middle and high school. It can be exhilarating, hectic and sometimes just plain exhausting! That’s why we welcome those routine health checks that our teens get for hearing, … Continue reading
Inside TeenScreen: Why we value educator engagement
The impact of mental illness on school success can be far-reaching, which is why identifying our most vulnerable youth and connecting them with care is crucial. School personnel have an important role to play in increasing awareness of teen mental … Continue reading
