Articles and Resources About Teen and Young Adult Mental Health

Colorful, hand-shaped paper cut outs, or thankful hands, cover a Thanksgiving table. Gratitude helps families cope with pain and loss.

Giving Thanks

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Gratitude can soften the blow of pain and suffering. Here are a few activities to help friends and family remember what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

November 23, 2021

Teletherapy increases access to quality mental health care for teens and young adults. Joon Care.

Personalized Mental Health Care for Teens and Young Adults That Works

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Joon Care provides mental health care for teens and young adults that works. The majority of clients with clinical depression or anxiety recover after treatment.

November 8, 2021

Mom consoles teen daughter struggling with mental health.

Mental Health Affects the Whole Family

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

When teens and young adults struggle with their mental health, it can have averse effects on parent's well being.

October 27, 2021

Teen girl student, stress and anxiety at school.

Majority of High School Students Experiencing Significant Anxiety or Depression

Josh Herst | Co-Founder & CEO

A survey conducted by Joon and Fiveable found a majority of high school students face clinically high levels of anxiety and depression.

October 18, 2021

Celebrating unique therapist voices through Latinx Heritage Month.

Providing Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care

Jessa Carlile, PhD | Director of Clinical Care

Celebrating the experiences, culture, and contributions of Latinx peoples. Three Joon therapists offer insight around mental health in the Latinx community.

October 12, 2021

Joon Care's team provides tips about addressing feelings of suicidality.

Suicide Prevention: How to Take Care of Yourself and Others

Jessa Carlile, PhD | Director of Clinical Care

Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in teens and young adults. Advice on how to address these challenges for yourself and how to help others.

September 29, 2021

Many teens and young adults struggle to maintain their mental health in college.

10 Tips for Managing your Mental Well-Being in College

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

As students transition to college, they face a variety of mental health challenges that come with a new environment and more independence. Here are 10 ways students can strengthen their mental health.

September 15, 2021

Teen girls support one another. Kindness improves mental health.

Kindness Impacts Mental Health and Well Being

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Kindness towards others has been shown to predict greater happiness, wellbeing, and satisfaction with one's life. Here are 10 ways to spread kindness.

September 7, 2021

Joon Care and Feeling Swell are partnering to make therapy more accessible for teens and young adults that need it most.

Spreading Kindness with Feeling Swell

Josh Herst | Co-Founder & CEO

Joon Care and Feeling Swell teamed up to spread awareness about mental health care and make services more accessible for families and teens who cannot afford therapy.

September 2, 2021

Getting ready to return to school can bring stress and anxiety for teens and young adults.

Addressing Common Worries Heading Back to School

Amy Mezulis, PhD | Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Back to school stress is typical but it is important to recognize and address it. Here's how to know when school stress is presenting itself in your child.

August 24, 2021

Research: New Data on Student Stress and Self-Confidence

Josh Herst | Co-founder & CEO

We are committed to providing evidence-based mental health care that is both engaging and personalized. To do this, it is essential that we listen to and understand our clients.

July 27, 2021