Mental Health For Teens And Adolescents

Mother's warmth linked to teens feeling safe and secure which could sh

Kids who have warmer mothers at age three are more likely to feel socially safe and secure at age 14, and this sense of security might be further impacting their mental and physical health at age 17, according to US research. The authors say these results highlight the critically important role that childhood maternal warmth plays in shaping mental and physical health into late adolescence.

Mental Health For Teens And Adolescents

Dr. Hanif E. A. Benjamin, President and CEO of the Centre for Human Development, is calling for greater understanding and support when it comes to the mental health of teenagers and adolescents in today’s world. He notes that many adults struggle to grasp the full scope of what young people are facing, from the pressures

Can group therapy improve mental health among adolescent girls in Uganda?

A group therapy programme only reduced depression rates among adolescent girls in Uganda in the short-term. Adding a cash transfer to the programme backfired, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stressors.