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Ahead of World Teen Mental Wellness Day (March 2), Talkspace Shares Top Teen Mental Health Tips for Families
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health platform, is sharing
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[{"type":"text","content":" NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health platform, is sharing expert-backed guidance to help teens and parents navigate the growing mental health challenges facing young people today.\n\n\n“Teen years can be emotionally intense, and many young people are carrying more stress, anxiety, and pressure than ever before,” said Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, Chief Medical Officer at Talkspace. “World Teen Mental Wellness Day is an important reminder that mental health support should be part of everyday life — not something we only talk about when things feel overwhelming.”\n\n\nDespite the surge in teen anxiety and depression, nearly half of those struggling still lack access to care. This guide emphasizes the importance of early intervention and how families can have proactive conversations to address teen mental health concerns.\n\n\nTalkspace’s Top Teen Mental Health Tips for Families\n\n\nMake Mental Health a Regular Conversation\n\n\n\nDon’t wait for a crisis. Normalize talking about stress, mood, and emotions during everyday moments — in the car, at dinner, or during walks. A key is to create a safe space for teens to be able to discuss their mental health.\n\n\n“When mental health becomes part of everyday conversation, it removes stigma,” said Dr. Benders-Hadi. “Teens are much more likely to open up when they know the topic isn’t off-limits or only discussed when something is ‘wrong.’”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeach and Practice Healthy Coping Skills\n\n\n\nEncourage teens to build a toolbox of coping strategies. Those can include deep breathing, journaling, music, exercise, grounding techniques, or creative outlets that can help manage anxiety and stress.\n\n\n“Coping skills are like muscles — they get stronger with practice,” said Dr. Benders-Hadi. “Helping teens develop healthy ways to regulate stress early on builds resilience they’ll carry into adulthood.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp Teens Put Words to What They’re Feeling\n\n\n\nBig emotions can be confusing. Parents can help teens identify and name feelings without judgment, which reduces shame and builds emotional intelligence.\n\n\n“Teens often feel overwhelmed because they don’t have the language to describe what’s happening internally,” said Dr. Benders-Hadi. “When parents validate emotions instead of dismissing...