
Friday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health
I’ve yet to meet anyone who says that they’d love to return to their middle school years. The awkward time of fighting for independence, while searching for acceptance is a lot to handle. It’s even more difficult if you find yourself “on the outs” with her social circle. If you’ve got a struggling tween, check out this article to help them deal with social exclusion. (Greater Good Magazine: Berkeley)
While it may sound counterintuitive, some studies have found that adolescents in high-achieving schools can suffer significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and delinquent behaviors, at least two to three times the national average. What’s accounting for this discrepancy, might your high-achieving teen be susceptible, and what can you do to provide support? Students in high-achieving schools are now named an ‘at-risk’ group, study says (Washington Post)
(Washington Post)