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Here are two helpful articles on how you can support your teenage son or daughter. Although they are a little dated (one is from 2016 and the other from 2018) they do contain information and advice that can be very helpful to parents and their teenage kids. The first is from the Wall Street Journal, and deals with how to support your teen through adolescence. The second, from Harvard Health, provides some tips on how to discuss drugs and alcohol with your teen. https://www.wsj.com//what-teens-need-most-from-their-paren https://www.health.harvard.edu//teens-and-drugs-5-tips-for

https://psychcentral.com/bl/1-minute-mindfulness-exercises/ This article has a list of several good mindfulness exercises.

Here are two articles about mindfulness and its benefits. The first article discusses how practicing mindfulness can improve a young person’s self-control, self-awareness and self-esteem. https://www.understood.org//mindfulness-kids-who-learn-thi ... The second, which was mainly written for practicing psychologists, describes and rates three few apps that are designed to help children and youth build their mindfulness skills. https://www.apaservices.org//tec/children-mindfulness-apps

Here’s an interesting article about Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD). NVLD is a type of learning disability that’s somewhat controversial because many mental health and educational experts think it’s not really a separate type of learning disability. Also, the article uses some old-fashioned terminology, such as Asperger’s Disorder (instead of High Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Nevertheless, it’s an interesting read, especially for parents. https://www.understood.org//understanding-nonverbal-learni

Here's an article from NIMH about depression in teens, including symptoms, signs and what to do: https://www.nimh.nih.gov//publ/teen-depression/index.shtml

Here is a short, easy to read article on some of the ways dyslexia can impact students, especially students in high school. understood.org//child-lea/dyslexia/dyslexia-in-high-school

https://www.who.int//fact-/detail/adolescent-mental-health This article, from the World Health Organization (WHO), covers many aspects of mental health in adolescents including types of mental illness, early detection and prevention. https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-chil//complex-trauma/effects... This article outlines the impact early trauma can have on a person throughout his or her life.

Here are two fact-filled reports from the US government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ttps://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/hpr-resources/teen-prescription-drug-misuse-abuse This article looks at how prescription drug misuse can impact teens and ways to help prevent misuse of prescriptions by teens.... https://store.samhsa.gov//PEP20-03-03-001%20-%20Thumbnail. A fact sheet designed for teens discussing the negative impacts of hallucinogens.

Here’s an interesting description of how a teen with the learning disability called dyscalculia can be challenged by her disability throughout the day. https://www.understood.org//a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teenage ... This article discusses when to consider getting professional help for a child who may be having emotional or behavioral problems https://www.understood.org//when-is-it-time-to-get-my-chil

Here’s an article that appeared in the NY Times last June. Even though it’s a little dated, much of what it says about the anxiety and depression that teens may experience in response to our current social situation in the US is still very relevant. https://www.nytimes.com//teenagers-mental-health-unrest-vi ... And, from the American Psychological Association, here’s a helpful explanation of the differences between stress and anxiety. https://www.apa.org/topics/stress-anxiety-difference

https://www.mhanational.org/conditions/depression This is a very good resource about depression that contains a wealth of information. ... https://www.apa.org/topics/children-teens-stress This is an article from the American Psychological Association on how to help teens cope with stress. With school restarting now, stress is sure to be a big factor in teen's lives.

https://www.nami.org//Teens-Young-Adu/How-to-Help-a-Friend A good article on identifying mental health needs and what you can do to support a friend or family member. https://www.cdc.gov//disabilitya/disability-inclusion.html... A good resource to learn about inclusion from the CDC.