Margaret Brown
Supporting Loudoun Youth by Becoming an ‘Upstander’
There are ways we can help Loudoun Youth by becoming an upstander rather than merely a bystander when we see bullying.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.
Building Resilience: Making an Overused Phrase Meaningful and Actionable
With so much talk about resilience today, it can seem like just another thing teens need to do and be.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.
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, Ph.D.
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
Lee Duffy-Ledbetter
Embracing Nature: How Outdoor Time This Summer Can Benefit Your Teen’s Mental Health
In today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world, getting teenagers outside and engaged with nature might seem daunting.
Jenna Sindle, Ph.D.
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...
