Late last year the advocacy group Mental Health America surveyed teenagers about the things they believed would be most helpful for their mental health. More than half of the respondents cited the ability to take a mental health day. As our country’s mental health crisis continues to worsen, especially amongst the younger populations, many people …

After a 15 month inquiry, Harvard recently published eight ways to improve their mental health resources for students. The Task Force on Managing Mental Health was formed to respond to the increase in student reports of mental health issues, spiked by the current pandemic and the death of George Floyd. After analyzing issues reported at …

Adolescents seem to be among the most affected by the psychological implications of the pandemic, a situation only exacerbated by the upcoming reopening of schools. As depression and anxiety cases spike alongside coronavirus cases, the question of mental health in schools has begun to resurface. Experts advise everyone to remain cautious and urge officials to …

Perfectionist students are known for their high grades and impressive achievements, but at what cost? Those who strive for that 100% often don’t realize the toll it takes on their mental health, and it can quickly snowball into something unmanageable. Psych Central talks about the causes, dangers, and signs of perfectionism, and ways you can …