by Thrive Training and Consulting | Mar 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Parents, Teen
In a recent article in The New York Times U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discussed how the intense pressure to achieve may be an important contributing factor to the growing mental health crisis impacting adolescents and teens. “Young people tell me they feel...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jan 27, 2023 | Mental Health, Research, Substance Abuse
In the second year of COVID, Americans aged 18 to 25 were those in the population most likely to struggle with a substance use disorder or a mental health issue. Meanwhile, one-in-five adolescents, aged 12 to 17, experienced a major depressive episode and 3.3 million...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jan 17, 2023 | Mental Health, Teen, Teen Brain
For years now, scientists, educators, mental health professionals, policymakers and parents have been expressing concern about the impact of technology and social media on the mental health and well-being of young people. Now, researchers studying how social media...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Dec 14, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Parents, Substance Abuse, Teen
Do you dread the holidays because you know at some point one of your parents will cause a scene because they are drunk or high? Do you often feel embarrassed by their behavior, scared for their safety or anxious because they are unpredictable when they drink or use...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Nov 28, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Teen
Community service is a holiday tradition for many families. It’s a positive way to embrace the spirit of the season and support our communities. But did you know when parents encourage their children to volunteer, it not only helps others but can also benefit their...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Sep 27, 2022 | Mental Health, Teen
Hearing a young person express a desire to end their life is extremely frightening. Often, parents are at a loss about how to respond. How can they protect their child? Will questioning them about their thoughts of suicide put ideas in their head? Is their child...
