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Why Now is the Moment to Invest in Science

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.

How to Help Teens Cope with Stress

New research helps explain how stressful life events make teens vulnerable to anxiety and depression—and points to some potential ways to help them cope better.

MLK National Day of Service and Your Mental Health

Every third Monday in January, the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his compassion and belief in the power of service. On this day, Americans are encouraged to provide meaningful change in their communities. Designated by Congress as the only national day of service, MLK Day is a

How Parents Can Help Teens Who Struggle with Eating

An instructive video series, funded by AIM Youth Mental Health, helps parents participate in their teens’ recovery from eating disorders.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley: Game Changer

What if you could use video games as a digital treatment for youth ADHD? Dr. Adam Gazzaley is making that possible by bridging the gap between neuroscience and technology.

How Can Mental Health Treatment Work Better for Black Youth?

To help Black youth overcome mental health challenges, therapists need to better understand their unique challenges and cultural strengths.

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

Why Now is the Moment to Invest in Science

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.

State Of Youth Mental Health 2025: California Teens Are Demanding a Mental Health Revolution

A student-led California report by AIM’s Ideas Lab youth researchers. Young people know what they need for their mental health. Are we listening?

It’s time to reframe what it means to be “old enough”

In an era where the mental health zeitgeist has never been more open and forth-coming… there seems to be an overcorrection.

The Science Behind Keeping New Years Resolutions

The science of habit formation can help you make and keep resolutions that will improve your mental and physical health.

Navigating The Holiday Season: A Curated Guide For Eating Disorder Support

Brought to you by The Alliance and AIM Youth Mental Health.

AIM’s 2024 Impact: Empowering Change Through Community

A year marked by growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the mental well-being of our youth.

More Than a Screen: The Real Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health

"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."

How To Ask For Help & How To Give It

A toolkit for teens to heal alongside each other.

State Of Youth Mental Health 2025: California Teens Are Demanding a Mental Health Revolution

A student-led California report by AIM’s Ideas Lab youth researchers. Young people know what they need for their mental health. Are we listening?

Why Teen Voices Matter: My Experience in the AIM Ideas Lab

Participating in the AIM Ideas Lab opened my eyes to how much youth voices can shape real change in mental health research. From survey design to data analysis, I learned how my perspective as a teen could contribute to solutions that support my peers.

Mental Health in the Juvenile Justice System: A Comprehensive Review

Expanding mental health screening, integrated treatment, and post-release support in the juvenile justice system is key to breaking cycles of incarceration and ensuring rehabilitation over punishment.

Stress: A Teen’s Worst Friend

Stress is unavoidable, but how we manage it makes all the difference. Learn healthy coping strategies, the impact of modern stressors, and how to turn stress into a tool for growth.

Why Now is the Moment to Invest in Science

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.

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.