How to Talk to Someone About Getting Mental Health Treatment

A father talking to his son about getting mental health treatment.

Despite how common it is for teenagers to face mental health challenges, most who are struggling do not seek help on their own. Research from KFF shows a significant unmet need for mental health treatment in adolescents, with 20% reporting they did not receive the therapy they thought they needed. While a lack of access […]

The Emotional Impact Mental Health Disorders Have on Families

A cartoon family experiencing the emotional impact mental health disorders can have.

When a teenager is diagnosed with a mental health condition, the effects are often far-reaching. Parents, siblings, and the broader family all experience their own responses to what is happening, and those responses can reshape relationships in ways that families are rarely prepared for. The stress, uncertainty, and emotional weight of supporting a struggling teen […]