Articles, podcasts, research and videos from the Joon team and guest contributors about youth and young adult mental health.
New research explains how our teens' moods impact physical symptoms. Here are techniques you can use to improve negative thinking patterns.
COVID-19 is changing the back-to-school experience for teens and parents. Learn more about the reactions teens are having and how parents can support.
Communicating with friends online lets teens practice complex social skills but it is a really bad match for impulse control and self-esteem.
5 ways that teens and young adults can use meditation to effectively manage stress, reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Pandemic fatigue is real. Teens and young adults are tired of it. Here's how we can help support their mental health.
All therapists have had referral calls like, 'How can I get my teen daughter into therapy? She says she won't go!' Here are tips for talking to your child about therapy.
Licensed psychologists and college students discuss mental health strategies for college. Listen to the discussion here.
Adolescents in the US are routinely exposed to violence and other traumatic events. Here are recommendations on how to discuss trauma with your child.
Promoting motivation is as easy as A-B-C! Motivation flourishes when three basic human needs are met: Autonomy, Belonging and Competence.
Parents, are you struggling to keep your teen motivated? Are your children spending hours locked in their room or on devices? Video games and Snapchat winning out over schoolwork and chores?
Teens have faced significant losses during this pandemic and are likely experiencing the complex emotion of grief, whether they recognize it or not.
If you have a teenager, chances are you have had a conflict over motivation in the last 24 hours. Here are ways to help your child find motivation.