Democratizing Mental Health Care

Self-Harm

Warning Signs of Self-Harm in Young Adolescents

Caroline Fenkel DSW, LCSW on November 7, 2022

Recent research has found that nearly 1 in 5 young people will self-harm at some point during their teenage years. Education around self-harm is key to reducing its prevalence.

Recent research has found that nearly 1 in 5 young people will self-harm at some point during their teenage years. Education around self-harm is key to reducing its prevalence.

Health

Understanding the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Caroline Fenkel DSW, LCSW on November 4, 2022

A desperate need for mental health support among youth calls for a closer look at their lived experiences from their perspectives.

A desperate need for mental health support among youth calls for a closer look at their lived experiences from their perspectives.

Health

Isolation's Silent Role in the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Caroline Fenkel DSW, LCSW on November 3, 2022

Recent years have marked a shift toward a new, internalized, public health concern: isolation and its effect on mental health.

Recent years have marked a shift toward a new, internalized, public health concern: isolation and its effect on mental health.

Fear

How to Overcome Social Phobia

Caroline Fenkel DSW, LCSW on November 2, 2022

Social phobia is highly manageable when you understand its symptoms and the skills for coping.

Social phobia is highly manageable when you understand its symptoms and the skills for coping.

Health

How Mass Violence Affects Teen Mental Health

Caroline Fenkel DSW, LCSW on November 1, 2022

Teens who are exposed to school shootings and other acts of mass violence are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, and other mental health consequences.

Teens who are exposed to school shootings and other acts of mass violence are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, and other mental health consequences.