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When a Teen Has Depression, Caregivers Need Support Too: What a New Randomized Trial Suggests

A new randomized trial found that 12 weeks of group interpersonal psychotherapy reduced depression, anxiety, stress, and interpersonal difficulties among caregivers of adolescents with depression. The study is small and preliminary, but it highlights an often-overlooked part of whole-family care: caregiver well-being.

Depression Care Does Not Have to Be All-Digital or All-In-Person

A large 2026 randomized trial found that blended cognitive behavioral therapy – combining therapist contact with structured digital modules – was clinically noninferior to treatment as usual for major depression.

Youth Mental Health Is Improving – But the Work Is Not Finished

New CDC data show meaningful improvement in several high-school mental-health indicators from 2023 to 2025. The gains matter, but so do the large numbers of students who are still struggling.

Loneliness Is More Than Being Alone: What a New 2026 Meta-Analysis Says About Health and Connection

A new 2026 meta-analysis spanning 4.8 million participants links loneliness with mental and physical health outcomes. Here is what the evidence means – and what it does not prove.

BE YOUR OWN PEACE: A Three Step Journey to Healing

BE YOUR OWN PEACE: A Three Step Journey to Healing

The journey to healing is a profound and transformative process that involves navigating through past pain, processing emotions and emerging more self-aware. And while it’s ultimately transformative, it often requires us to navigate through the murky waters of the...

What Is Food Noise and How Can You Quiet It?

What Is Food Noise and How Can You Quiet It?

Food is an essential part of our lives that everyone thinks about to some extent, whether consciously or subconsciously. At its most basic level, we need calories and nutrients from food to fuel our bodies and survive. But food is much more than mere sustenance; it...

Anxiety Attack Prevention: Strategies for a Calmer Life

Anxiety Attack Prevention: Strategies for a Calmer Life

By Grant Winrich The experience of an anxiety attack can be overwhelming and distressing, not just for the person enduring it but also for those around them. Fortunately, there are concrete methods that can help prevent these intense episodes and contribute to overall...

Clayton County Public School Magnet Program

Clayton County Public School Magnet Program

Clayton County Public School Magnet Program Partner Spotlight   By Dr. Jimmy Cheek, PhD, CCPS District Level Magnet Lead School Choice/Magnet Programs Educational Partnerships, Clayton County Public Schools Clayton County Public Schools are thrilled to highlight...

4 Habits to Ditch for a  Healthier and Happier Life

4 Habits to Ditch for a Healthier and Happier Life

Dorothy Watson Mental Wellness Center mentalwellnesscenter.info When it comes to improving our personal lives, many of us focus on adopting positive habits like exercising, eating healthy foods, and getting enough sleep. However, it’s just as important to recognize...

Renewing Through the Season of Life: Welcome to Fall 2023

Renewing Through the Season of Life: Welcome to Fall 2023

by David A. Wright, MD, MM, MBA, MHSA (Dr. David) In this article, courtesy of Dr. David, host of the Fresh Start with Dr. David Podcast, and owner of Atlanta Holistic Mental Health & Wellness, we explore strategies for renewing energy, motivation, drive, purpose,...