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.

Recent News

The US suicide rate is up 33% since 1999, research says, by Jacqueline Howard, CNN, Jun 20 2019.
California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress, by Benedict Carey, New York Times, Jun 17 2019.
Every year, 46 million Americans deal with mental illness. Only 41% get help. Here's how you can., by Amy Chillag, CNN, Jun 12 2019.

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.