June 25, 2025 Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on How to Support LGBTQ+ Children’s Mental Health As part of June’s Pride Month, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources on how to support LBGTQ+ children’s mental health. Learn More One of the most important ways to support LGBTQ+ children is being aware of their mental health and emotional well-being, the Child Mind Institute wrote. Much like other teenagers, LGBTQ+ youths are vulnerable to anxiety and depression, especially if they are under pressure or do not feel accepted. The Child Mind Institute’s resources include information on how to protect the mental health of LGBTQ+ children as well as signs of teen-onset mood disorders of which parents should be aware. Also included among the resources are steps that caregivers should take if they are concerned about an LGBTQ+ youth and advice on how parents can support their children who are coming out or struggling with confusion about their sexual orientation or gender identity. The resources also explore gender dysphoria, an extreme emotional distress that people can experience when their assigned sex and gender identity don’t match up. Lastly, the Child Mind Institute provides some tips for staying in communication with children in the tween and teenage years that can help them feel safer talking about challenging topics, such as sex and gender. The resources include: Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Kids How to Support LGBTQ+ Children How to Support Kids Who Are Questioning What to Do If Your Teenager is Depressed Quick Guide to Gender Dysphoria Tips for Communicating with Your Teen 10 Parenting Tips for Preteens and Tweens
January 27, 2025 Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Teen Depression The Child Mind Institute recently shared a variety of resources on how to combat teenage depression, which it noted has been on the rise. Learn More According to the institute, prolonged sadness or irritability has become more prevalent among teenagers. Its resources tackle antidepressant medication, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavioral activation, which uses activity to combat depression. The Child Mind Institute also explores the recent increased use of ketamine to alleviate depression symptoms when used in a controlled setting. It also writes about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic impulses to stimulate a brain region that is underactive with those suffering from depression. The full list of resources includes: What to Do If You Think Your Teenager is Depressed Depression and Anger Medication for Kids with Depression Acceptance and Commitment Therapy What is Behavioral Activation? Ketamine Treatment for Depression TMS Treatment for Depression
