The Courage of Connection

Depression

Teens Who Cut Down on Social Media Have Higher Self-Esteem

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on March 13, 2023

A recent study shows that teens who reduced their social media use saw “significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and overall appearance."

A recent study shows that teens who reduced their social media use saw “significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and overall appearance."

Anxiety

When Parents Worry About Their Child's Mental Health

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on February 13, 2023

A rising worry about the mental and physical health of our children is contributing greatly to parental fatigue and burnout.

A rising worry about the mental and physical health of our children is contributing greatly to parental fatigue and burnout.

Adolescence

Social Media Often Makes Teens Feel Even More Alone

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on January 18, 2023

Teenagers think social media connects them with others, but it often makes them feel more anxious and alone.

Teenagers think social media connects them with others, but it often makes them feel more anxious and alone.

Adolescence

5 Ways to Start Talking With Your Teen About Mental Health Help

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on December 8, 2022

Considering one-third of high schoolers report experiencing poor mental health, here are six tips on how to check in with your teen.

Considering one-third of high schoolers report experiencing poor mental health, here are six tips on how to check in with your teen.

Loneliness

5 Signs of Loneliness in Your Middle Schooler

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on November 11, 2022

Being in middle school is harder and lonelier than ever. Here are five ways parents and caregivers can help.

Being in middle school is harder and lonelier than ever. Here are five ways parents and caregivers can help.

Anxiety

Could Loneliness Be the Cause of Your Anxiety?

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on October 17, 2022

Here's one reason why depression and anxiety might be on the rise.

Here's one reason why depression and anxiety might be on the rise.