Globally, mental health disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) contribute significantly to the overall burden of disease, with many of these conditions emerging during adolescence. Once dismissed as mere “growing pains”, these conditions significantly affect quality of life and social functioning. It has previously been estimated that each year, around 25% of adolescents experience a mental health disorder, increasing to 33% over their lifetime (Kessler et al., 2007).
As emphasised by Beth Cumber in her recent Mental Elf blog, early intervention is necessary for improving mental health outcomes in...
Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering psychologist whose work fundamentally shaped our understanding of racial identity, child development, and the psychological impacts of...
Dr. Paula Clayton was a trailblazing psychiatrist who earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1960, becoming one of...
Racial and ethnic disparities in mental health remain a contentious topic of political initiatives, researchers, theorists and activists. There have been many initiatives...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are highly prevalent mental health conditions with many overlapping symptoms (Biederman, 2005). The idea that...
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I love Mental Health America’s theme this year, “Turn Awareness into Action,” to honor our collective progress in...
