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By age 25, 20% of Canadians will have developed a mental illness.

Youths aged 15-24 are most at risk for mental illness than any other age group.

Here's a resource if you have a Teen at risk.
https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-youth-coping-pdf.pdf

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Studies show that 90% of Teens aged 15-21 have experienced feelings of stress, anxiety, and/or depression at one point. Use these tips to encourage your Teen to take a break from the barrage of constant communication and manage stress in a healthy way.
Mental Health First Aid USA

Five Tips to Help Teens Cope with Stress “More than nine in 10 Generation Z adults (ages 15-21) said they have experienced at least one physical or emotional symptom because of stress, such as feeling depressed or sad or lacking interest, motivation or energy,” according to research published

Most Teens with ADHD are 30-40% behind their typical peers in Executive Functioning skills (these skills help us plan, prioritize and execute complex tasks). These cognitive skills are critical for higher-level learning. This is an excellent article on this vital topic.
ADDitude
Russell A Barkley, PhD

What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex tasks are commonly tied to ADHD in children and adults. Here, ADHD authority Russell Barkley, Ph.D. explains how executive dysfunction originates in the ADHD brain and what these deficits typically lo...

Life is very complicated for our Teens, especially in the pandemic. They want to know that you hear what they’re going through and that you believe them. Really hearing what they’re feeling and asking questions to help them discover how they arrived at that feeling should be your primary goal. Learn better ways to respond when the sky is falling on your ADHD teen.

ADDitude

10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home Teen drama requires a special kind of parent patience. Saying “Don’t let this get to you” or “You’re stronger than this” tells your teenager that you aren’t interested in hearing why they’re upset. It also minimizes their very big feelings, which causes more harm than good. Here, lea...

This study examines the correlation between poor sleep hygiene among Teenagers and academic, physical, and socio-emotional success. Especially in the age of Covid, learn how sleeping close to the phone isn’t the best practice for Teens.

Education Week

Many Teens Sleep With Digital Devices, Report Finds. Is That Why They Are So Cranky? Teenagers are more than twice as likely as their parents to sleep with their devices in the bed with them, according to a report by Common Sense Media.

7 Ways to Teach Your High-Schooler Organization Skills

So many teens struggle with organization, especially one’s with a learning profile. Here are 7 ways to help them learn these skills on their way to independence.

Understood

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/teaching-organizational-skills/at-a-glance-7-ways-to-teach-your-high-schooler-organization-skills?

Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high for teens. This is an excellent read on how to provide practical self-care strategies to manage the stress they are facing.

Mental Health First Aid USA

Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19 When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations. Typical reactions include: Feeling stressed