Teenagers aged 11-18 attending North Edinburgh schools can now receive access to a digital mental health app as part of a pilot scheme via the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI). Wysa, a clinically validated AI-driven mental health app has been awarded the SBRI grant to work with local services in order to deploy the resource … Continue reading “Edinburgh teenagers to benefit from Wysa’s AI mental health app”
Research by Wysa reveals that more than 8 in 10 teenagers are experiencing mental health worries, with 1 in 3 needing professional support, according to standard screening. But most worryingly, young people aren’t getting the help that they need. More than half (55%) who scored 3 or more on GAD2 and PHQ2 screening questionnaires for … Continue reading “A third of under 18s have clinical anxiety/depression – expert view on how to handle back to school stresses”
London teens to get preventative mental health support through digital therapeutic app Wysa Premium offered to 13-18 year olds to help improve teen mental health Facilitates discovery of teenagers who may need therapy but haven’t yet come forward Built-in safety features offer a life-line at any time of day or night London, 1 September … Continue reading “HFEH Mind Teenagers to receive free mental health support through clinically backed therapeutic app”
Lockdowns are trying times for children and teenagers. They may feel overwhelmed, and experiencing coronavirus stress about falling sick. They may also feel worried about older members of their families. In a lockdown, many of the common activities have come to a halt; And teenagers who are used to spending time outside homes can find … Continue reading “How teenagers can protect their mental health during COVID 19”
Adolescence is a formative period that lays a foundation for developing and maintaining social and emotional habits in young adults. Supportive environments across families, schools, societies are very crucial during this period. One of the challenges faced by teens is the peer pressure norms that can to a larger extent shape their mental health. If you … Continue reading “4 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure in Teens”
Recently, I went to visit my cousin and saw a very familiar scene. He was trying to cram up his entire syllabus in one night with what looked like an entire flask of coffee on his table. His lost thoughts, troublesome expressions, and stressed out situation made me wonder how every child goes through exam … Continue reading “6 Steps to deal with Exam Anxiety”
Talking to parents can seem like the most daunting prospect ever – imagine verbalizing your thoughts out loud to them when all you want to do is run for cover. Your palms feel sweaty, there’s cotton in your mouth, and you might just melt into a puddle on the living room floor. You muster up … Continue reading “Talking to your parents about anything”
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘it’s just the way I was raised’? As adults, many people comment on the effects of growing up in a ‘dysfunctional family’, ‘broken homes’ or having ‘bad parenting’. It’s not uncommon for people to blame current problems and predicaments on the way they were raised. But when do squabbling … Continue reading “What is a dysfunctional family and what is it like growing up in one?”
📝 All articles on Wysa are reviewed by mental healthcare professionals before publication, who check that the content is thorough and accurate, and references the latest evidence-based research. Learn more. Being a teenager has never been harder. Around one in seven adolescents globally experience mental health conditions, yet these often remain undiagnosed and untreated. The numbers are so … Continue reading “How to tell your parents you want to seek therapy for mental health support”
The ‘troubled teen’ is a familiar phrase in modern society. The teenage years represent a bridge between childhood and adolescence; most young individuals struggle with depression at this crucial stage of their life. Depression in teens alters the thoughts and emotions of young adults causing many physical and psychological problems. This period of change marks … Continue reading “Depression in teens: The signs, causes and how to help”
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