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The AIM Ideas Lab Now Accepting Applications

AIM strives to improve knowledge and resources for struggling youth through their Ideas Lab. Article published by the Carmel Sandpiper.
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The RAP Program: Early Intervention for Serious Mental Illness

Prediction, early intervention, and prevention of serious mental illness is becoming possible through New York based Recognition and Prevention (RAP) program. By Sydney Stilwell Severe anxiety fills you with fear and dread. It makes you doubt yourself. It seeps into the dark nooks and crannies of your psyche to feed

Could Targeting Irritability in Kids Improve Their Mental Health?

New studies suggest that personalizing standard psychotherapy treatment may be key to helping highly irritable children get better.

Teens with Severe Depression and Bipolar Disorder Find New Ways of Interacting

A skills-based approach for adolescents experiencing or at-risk for severe depression, bipolar disorder and psychosis.

Can We Help Prevent Anxiety in Kids?

What if playing Red Light Green Light and Simon Says helped inoculate children against anxiety? New research by Dr. Kate Fitzgerald suggests it can.

National Implementation Science Leader, Rinad Beidas, Joins AIM Scientific Advisory Board

We had a conversation with new AIM Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Rinad Beidas, about her career as an implementation science researcher and where she sees the trajectory of youth mental health.

How to have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

Social media can be a slippery slope into spending hours mindlessly scrolling through other people's lives. Use these tips for a healthier relationship.

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: AIM’s 10th Gala Raises Big for Suicide Prevention

This October, we raised over $650,000 for youth mental health research and programs!

How Virtual Multi-Family Support is Enhancing Treatment for Youth with Anorexia 

Our Stanford researchers explored how a group-based family treatment could empower parents of youth experiencing anorexia nervosa.

Suicide Prevention Toolkits for Youth + Caregivers

Tools and strategies for youth and adults to become suicide prevention advocates.

How To Thrive (Not Just Survive) College

Exploring Dr. Martin Seligman’s PERMA Model.

How (& Why) To Write A Family Mission Statement

A mindfulness exercise that invites the entire family to practice acting in accordance with your family values.

9 Mental Health Careers That Value Lived Experience

As the job market opens itself up to equivalent experience in lieu of higher educational degrees, the value of lived experience has increased in the mental health market specifically.

The AIM Ideas Lab Now Accepting Applications

AIM strives to improve knowledge and resources for struggling youth through their Ideas Lab. Article published by the Carmel Sandpiper.

Youth & Teens with ADHD Toolkit

What is ADHD? It’s etiology, types, symptoms, coping strategies, and even strategies for parents all covered in this Toolkit.

Suicide Prevention Toolkits for Youth + Caregivers

Tools and strategies for youth and adults to become suicide prevention advocates.

9 Mental Health Careers That Value Lived Experience

As the job market opens itself up to equivalent experience in lieu of higher educational degrees, the value of lived experience has increased in the mental health market specifically.

How To Support Queer Youth

Learn these life-saving and research-based practices to support LGBTQ+ youth.

Hi, it’s AIM! Reintroducing Ourselves

We are beyond thrilled to announce we have upgraded our visual identity, with many thanks to our friends at FISK.

How Virtual Multi-Family Support is Enhancing Treatment for Youth with Anorexia 

Our Stanford researchers explored how a group-based family treatment could empower parents of youth experiencing anorexia nervosa.

Reminder to Breathe: How Mindfulness Texts are Supporting Teens

This AIM researcher is asking teens for their input on mental health solutions and helping them get out of negative thought spirals in the process.

A Suicide Intervention App For College Students

Updates on the latest, ground-breaking youth mental health research funded by AIM - A Suicide Intervention App For College Students

How Looking To The Clinicians Is Informing The Future Of Mental Healthcare

Updates on the latest, ground-breaking youth mental health research funded by AIM.

Can Neuroscience Research Help Us Improve Children’s Mental Health?

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.

Bridging the Gap: The Science of Implementation

An interview with AIM Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Rinad Beidas. Her implementation science research helps point to what’s needed in order to transform our current mental healthcare system to better serve youth.

Youth & Teens with ADHD Toolkit

What is ADHD? It’s etiology, types, symptoms, coping strategies, and even strategies for parents all covered in this Toolkit.

Suicide Prevention Toolkits for Youth + Caregivers

Tools and strategies for youth and adults to become suicide prevention advocates.

How To Support Queer Youth

Learn these life-saving and research-based practices to support LGBTQ+ youth.

12 Prevention and Resilience Strategies For ACES

Through a community effort towards prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences, we can shape a mentally healthy future for our youth!

Bipolar Disorder in Youth Toolkit

Throughout the highs and lows, a fulfilling life is possible for every adolescent—experiencing bipolar disorder included.

DEAR Man: Your Tough Conversation Toolkit

This Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill is a thoughtful strategy for clear, effective communication no matter what conversation you’re walking into.

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