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The Transformative Power of Investing in Children’s Mental Health
November 3, 2024 | NWI
This article from Forbes provides some impactful examples of how UNICEF and partners are providing mental health and psychosocial support to children and young people in Armenia, Belize, Nepal, Ukraine and other countries.
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
September 21, 2024 | NWI
This article from Scientific American reviews evidence showing that volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety.
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.
Children and Youth Resilience Challenge Winners
July 28, 2024 | NWI
Children and Youth Resilience Challenge Winners
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the winners of the HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge, a $1 million federal prize competition to identify and elevate promising, community-based initiatives that improve psychological resilience and advance child and youth behavioral health.
Drug-Free Approaches to Treating Anxiety
June 16, 2024 | NWI
A promising new approach to treat anxiety in teens involves intentional recall of a teen’s fears followed by a “memory reconsolidation updating” protocol.
What Exactly Is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
May 13, 2024 | NWI
Generally, SEL means gaining skills and knowledge in areas like working with others to achieve a common goal, using emotional self-regulation, and maintaining healthy relationships. Students who participate in school-based SEL interventions experience significantly improved prosocial behaviors, academic achievement and peer relationships. This article draws out the connections between SEL and student mental health.
New Research Article on Peer Support for Youth and Young Adults
February 4, 2024 | NWI
This free, full-text article on the Pathways website describes a research study focused on peer support for young people experiencing serious mental health conditions. The article details a new theory that shows how and why one-on-one peer support produces positive outcomes for young people receiving peer support. The article also outlines key skills that peer support specialists use to enhance the likelihood of positive outcomes.
Supporting Youth Mental Health With Arts-Based Strategies
February 3, 2024 | NWI
This article discusses the global youth mental health crisis and notes major gaps in the knowledge and resources needed to address it. It goes on to describe the potential for arts- and culture-based strategies to help meet this challenge, review the mounting evidence regarding art’s ability to support mental health, and call for action to undertake critical research and its translation into accessible community practices.
When to Adapt: Evidence-Based Treatments for Children of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
December 1, 2023 | NWI
This Issue Brief describes what is known about making adaptations to behavioral health evidence-based treatments for diverse populations or children, and provides recommendations for clinicians on when and how to make these decisions.
Bike Riding in Middle School May Boost Mental Health
October 30, 2023 | NWI
Teaching middle schoolers bike riding skills as part of physical education classes may help improve their mental health. That’s according to a new study that looked at the effects of a 6-8 week cycling class taught in schools across the U.S.