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How Volunteering May Help Reduce Adolescent Depression & Suicide Risk
And the case for adding ‘random acts of kindness’ to your self-care routine. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member Kindness not only feels good, it also is good for us. The Greater...
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Supporting AIM on Giving Tuesday
You’ve seen the headlines – youth mental health is at an all-time low. Nearly one in five children has a diagnosable mental health condition. For these young people, the right treatment can be...
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How A Facebook Group Saved A Child’s Future
We hope you will join us this Giving Tuesday as we work to create a world of mentally healthy children and youth. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member For many, the holidays act as...
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5 Ways To Support ED Recovery This Holiday Season
This article is in collaboration with The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. The Alliance provides a free therapist-staffed helpline and interactive online referral database, as well as many...
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Reminder To Breathe: How Mindfulness Texts Are Supporting Teens
This AIM researcher is asking teens for their input on mental health solutions and helping them get out of negative thought spirals in the process. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board...
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DEAR Man: Your Tough Conversation Toolkit
This Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill is a thoughtful strategy for clear, effective communication no matter what conversation you’re walking into. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board...
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The Science of Sunshine: How Light Exposure Enhances Mental Health
New research confirms that sunlight exposure has positive impacts on depression and anxiety. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member When discussing mental health, we often hear the...
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How We Can Be Better Parents By Resolving The Pain of Our Past
Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, shares how identifying our Family of Origin can support parenting children with mental health challenges. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member Looking from a...
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Emotional Expression That AIMs For Awareness
With the catharsis of creating art and the connectivity of absorbing art in mind, we are combining creativity and advocacy for our AIM for Awareness Design Challenge. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth...
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Bipolar Disorder in Youth Toolkit
Throughout the highs and lows, a fulfilling life is possible for every adolescent—experiencing bipolar disorder included. By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member A common misconception...
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12 Prevention & Resilience Strategies For ACES
Through a community effort towards prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences, we can shape a mentally healthy future for our youth! By Emma Feitshans When we talk about the experiences that shape...
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Are My Problems ‘Valid’ Enough?
New AIM Ideas Lab finding shows youth are most likely to reach out for support if… By Meadowlark Monaghan, AIM Youth Advisory Board Member If you’re reading this, chances are that you are familiar...
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A Therapist’s Take on Youths’ Cycle of Self-Criticism
How can we transform youths’ relationship with social media from escapism and perfection into self-awareness and community support? By Emma Feitshans In today’s digital age, the landscape of...
View ArticleReminder to Breathe: How Mindfulness Texts are Supporting Teens
Welcome to Research Updates! A new series where we share interviews with our doctors and fellows conducting groundbreaking research on all aspects of youth mental health. Dr. Hannah Lawrence is an...
View ArticleHow We Can Be Better Parents By Resolving The Pain of Our Past
Looking from a collective perspective, it’s made apparent that history repeats itself when we dismiss the past. The same is true for the individual, particularly in regard to our self growth. While...
View ArticleDEAR Man: Your Tough Conversation Toolkit
AIM Youth Mental Health is all about bridging the gap between the latest psychology research and access to care for youth struggling with their mental health. Our Toolkit blog series is one way in...
View ArticleThe Science of Sunshine: How Light Exposure Enhances Mental Health
When discussing mental health, we often hear the sentiment: it’s about going back to the basics. From our primary care doctor’s office to receiving a meme from a friend—basic mental health care...
View ArticleEmotional Expression That AIMs For Awareness
I’m not sure art can exist without emotions. Each expressional modality feels as if it only exists as just that: expression. Art seems to ask us to crawl out of our minds and into our feelings and oh,...
View ArticleBipolar Disorder in Youth Toolkit
A common misconception with bipolar disorder is that children cannot experience it. While often diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood, glimpses into that experience can show up by...
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AIM Gala 2024
2024 AIM Youth Mental Health Gala The 10th Annual AIM Youth Mental Health GalaFriday, October 4 Tickets Coming Soon A Decade of Transformational Research AIM Youth Mental Health is excited to announce...
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