When you type “teen” into google, “teen mental health” comes up before “Teen Titans” and “Teen Wolf”. It is not a surprise as to why. According to a study done in The Journal of Pediatrics, in 2018, 7.4% of children aged 3-17 have diagnosed anxiety. Children of the same age are diagnosed with depression 3.2% of the time. This is in 2018, PRE-PANDEMIC.
Another study was done by Mental Health In America in 2020. This measured how many youths (age 12-17) had at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year. 13.01% of youth reported at least one MDE in the past year. This number went up 99,000 from last year’s data… I cannot stress this enough; this is the reported data. Who knows what the actual numbers are?
Let’s Talk
There used to be a stigma behind mental health issues. Now, that has been pushed to the side and these problems are beginning to come to light. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist is no longer a bad thing. We want to help be part of the solution. Below are three different links to online therapy options. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with anxiety or depression, please send them this article! We are not paid by these companies, nor do we have any real affiliation with them. This was done strictly on our own accord. Take care of yourself!
Talkspace is an online therapy platform that provides users the confidential support of a licensed therapist through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant app. Improve your mental health in the most convenient and affordable way! You’ll get matched with a licensed therapist in your state from the comfort of your device, and receive ongoing support via secure messaging and live video sessions.
BetterHelp is the largest online counseling platform worldwide. We change the way people get help with facing life’s challenges by providing convenient, discreet and affordable access to a licensed therapist. BetterHelp makes professional counseling available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone.
TeenCounseling is an online platform where teens from ages 13-19 can get help from a licensed therapist online. TeenCounseling.com makes affordable, discreet, professional counseling available through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. All teens can benefit from having a professional counselor at their fingertips to discuss issues such as coping skills, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, bullying, anger, eating disorders or any other mental challenges.
