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Reflecting on a high school reunion, this article explores the crucial role of mentorship, relationships, and parental support in teen mental health.

Celebrate Labor Day while prioritizing mental health with these tips for a smooth transition from summer to school, ensuring a stress-free holiday.

How to Deal with Loneliness in Teens Isolation and lack of engagement are more common than ever in the post-pandemic world. I recently listened to The New York Times podcast, “The Interview: Robert Putnam Knows Why You're Lonely," which struck a chord with me. Adults...

Failure-to-Launch is not a particular diagnosis but rather a syndrome that describes kids who do not “leave the nest” even as young adults. It refers to teens and twenty-somethings who are at home still living with their parents, and typically are not engaged in any...

Often, summer is here before we know it, and there may be nothing planned! One might have a few activities and camps lined up, but it is a long time before September.  While being out of school for the summer may be a welcoming refresher with better weather and less...

Here is some information I always find to be helpful when talking with teens and young adults about marijuana. Most importantly, make sure to know your facts and how to navigate these tricky conversations. Cannabis is now ubiquitous, and potency has increased...

Recently, I had the privilege of discussing an incredibly pertinent and sensitive topic with Suchita Nayar, a reporter for The Boston Globe (read the full article here). Our conversation focused on the ongoing campus protests, a topic that has captured national...

It is important to create a healthy, safe space for meaningful dialogue between you and your young adult child, particularly when it comes to social or political unrest. This helps foster a healthier psychosocial environment. We need to establish trust without...