Tips for Talking About Your Mental Health: For Teens

By Maxine Kantor, Psy.D., William James College, Newton, MA

Tip sheet for teens about how to start a conversation with friends, family or teachers about their mental health.

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Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.