Though discussions of mental health have gained ground in recent years, we still have a long way to go — especially when it comes to mental health for youth.
By now it’s no secret that far too many young people have been suffering emotionally through this seemingly endless pandemic. But no story I’ve heard quite compares with that of a young man I’ll call Andy.
One of AIM’s new Science Advisory Board members, Benjamin Goldstein, is spearheading cutting edge research on the connection between heart disease and bipolar disorders in teens.
Funding cuts at the National Institute of Health and elsewhere threaten research on mental health treatment for youth. Private foundations like AIM Youth Mental Health can help.
As a high school student eager to learn more about mental health, I joined the AIM Ideas Lab hoping to challenge myself. Over eight weeks, I gained research skills, confidence, and new habits that continue to support my well-being today.
Feeling overwhelmed by school? This student-written guide shares practical strategies to recognize unhealthy habits, manage guilt, and shift your mindset to overcome academic burnout.
"As a teen who has lived through the harshest side of social media, I set out to understand how it’s impacting others like me. Through the AIM Ideas Lab, I surveyed hundreds of students—and what I found was both validating and deeply concerning."
Funding cuts at the National Institute of Health and elsewhere threaten research on mental health treatment for youth. Private foundations like AIM Youth Mental Health can help.
New findings from neuroscientist Damien Fair’s research may lead to better brain health for children and point to more-targeted therapies for youth with mental disorders.
