Mental Health Conditions Archives - National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)
Wraparound-Like Approach Holds Promise for Intervention in Psychosis
July 11, 2025 | NWI
Open Dialogue, an approach to mental health treatment, has a lot in common with Wraparound. This article describes the approach, as well as promising findings.
“Addictive Use,” Not Screen Time Alone, Is the Real Mental Health Risk
July 11, 2025 | NWI
Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.
Why Teen Girls Are More Vulnerable to Mental Health Concerns
July 11, 2025 | NWI
Emergency room visits for mental health concerns among boys have gone down since the pandemic, but have remained high among girls. Girls “persistently feeling sad and hopeless” seems to be a new normal. Understanding the biology behind girls’ mental health is essential to helping them thrive.
Mental Health Campaign Dramatically Cuts Treatment Delays for Psychosis
May 30, 2025 | NWI
A targeted mental health awareness campaign significantly reduced the time it takes for individuals experiencing psychosis to seek and receive treatment in New Orleans, according to a new study.
Father’s Mental Health Can Impact Children for Years
May 30, 2025 | NWI
New research reveals that when paternal depression goes undiagnosed or unaddressed, the negative social and behavioral effects on children can persist for years. The study reports that children exposed to paternal depression when entering kindergarten are far more likely to have teacher-reported behavioral difficulties and poor social skills at age 9.
Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently
May 30, 2025 | NWI
Adolescents with mental health conditions report distinct and often more negative experiences on social media compared to their peers. Those with internalizing conditions like anxiety and depression were more likely to compare themselves to others, struggle with self-control, and experience mood changes tied to likes and comments. On average, teens with any mental health condition spent about 50 minutes more daily on social media than those without. While causality is unclear, these patterns suggest social media may amplify emotional challenges.
Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?
April 27, 2025 | NWI
With ADHD diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition – and how to treat it.
Five Innovative Programs Supporting Black Students’ Mental Wellness
February 23, 2025 | NWI
A lack of mental health providers can hinder a Black student’s growth. These five organizations are showing up in and outside of schools.
Why Teens Self-Diagnose Mental Health Conditions Through TikTok Content
November 3, 2024 | NWI
New research delves into the psychological factors, including identity and belonging, that drive adolescents to self-diagnose mental health conditions after engaging with TikTok content.
High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis
September 21, 2024 | NWI
Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderall can increase the risk of psychosis or mania by more than fivefold, a new study finds.