Death, Sex & Money

Hold On: How to Support our Teens' Mental Health

May 13, 2023
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INSIGHT

When Teens Need Extra Help

  • Persistent troubling mood or costly coping strategies signal when teens need professional help.
  • Suicidality risk absolutely requires immediate intervention and support.
INSIGHT

Avoidance Worsens Teen Anxiety

  • Avoidance such as skipping school provides short-term relief but worsens teen anxiety over time.
  • Baby step exposure to fears is essential to break the cycle of avoidance and growing anxiety.
ANECDOTE

Parent's Struggle to Find Care

  • A Philadelphia mom shared how her daughter's mental health crises led to inpatient care and challenges finding ongoing outpatient help.
  • School-based programs finally enabled her daughter to continue therapy despite long waitlists elsewhere.
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