Jenna Sindle
It’s Possible to Become Unlonely: 5 Strategies to Combat Loneliness
Learning to manage loneliness in a healthy way is one of the best investments teens and young adults can make in their mental wellness.
Tamara Ramsay-McCord, MSW student, Special Education Teacher
Summertime Support: How Parents Can Boost Teen Mental Health
Tips to promote self-care for teens this summer so they make the most of these few weeks being free from responsibilities and schoolwork.
Jenna Sindle
Spending Time in Nature and with Pets Helps Teens Build Resilience and Mental Wellness
Study after study has shown that spending time in nature and with pets can help teens build resilience and increase mental wellness
Jenna Sindle
Building Resilience is the Most Important Part of an Effective Mental Wellness First Aid Kit for Teens
Some people think the key to mental wellness is not having any problems; but today’s teens know that’s not ever going to happen.
Lauren Boyle, LCSW
The Key to Raising Resilient Teens: Compassionate Communication
The higher a teen’s resiliency, the higher likelihood of wellbeing and stability with mental health. Who doesn’t want that for their kids?
Raya Caron, MSW/Social Work Student
Parenting Teens with ADHD
Being a parent of a teen with ADHD can be difficult, sometimes explosive. Here are some tips from a former teenager (now an adult social...
Sara Root, 23 Years Old
As athletes, our whole livelihood depends on striving for perfection...
I’ve been thinking about this a lot. I was so lucky to have a strong support system to keep me afloat during my collegiate career. But...
Denisha J. Hamilton, LCSW
The Holidays are Approaching and Everyone is Happy…Except for Me
The Holidays are Approaching and Everyone is Happy…Except for Me
Dr. Suzanne Nixon, Ryan Bartel Foundation Board Member
Helping Teens Find Their Social Footing
The necessary discussion all parents need to have with their children and teens is returning to school may elicit feelings of reluctance,...
Chris Croll, Ryan Bartel Foundation Board Member
Letting Go of Outcomes
Elsa from the movie Frozen got it right when she belted out that we need to “let it go.” Right now during this difficult time, we need to...
