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Take time to take care of yourself on World Teen Mental Wellness Day - practice self-care, reach out for help if needed, and spread awareness.
Mark your calendars for World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd! This special day was created to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for teens and adolescents. It's a great opportunity to learn more about mental health issues and how to support those affected by them. With mental illness becoming an increasingly common struggle among teens, it's important to take steps towards improving mental wellness. From participating in activities that promote self-care and relaxation, to talking openly with friends and family members about mental health concerns, taking part in World Teen Mental Wellness Day is a great way to get involved and make a difference!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1896</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Recognition of Adolescence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Psychologist G. Stanley Hall identified adolescence as a distinct stage of development, beginning the conversation about specific health needs for teens.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Child Guidance Clinic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Psychiatrist Leo Kanner opened the first child guidance clinic in the United States, a milestone in recognizing adolescent mental health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>DSM Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Psychiatric Association publishes first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), making diagnosis more standardized.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Surgeon General's Report</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Surgeon General reports on the growing concern for youth mental health, signaling official recognition of the issue at the highest level.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Columbia TeenScreen Program</div><div class='timeline-text'>Columbia University launches TeenScreen, a mental health check-up program for teens to detect early signs of mental illness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Teen Mental Wellness Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural World Teen Mental Wellness Day takes place to raise global awareness about the importance of teen mental health.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write about Mental Wellness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Writing about mental health can be a great way to spread awareness and start conversations about mental health. Consider creating a blog post, writing an article, or even just jotting down your thoughts and experiences in a journal.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Mental Wellness Event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event with your friends or school to spread awareness and educate yourself and others on mental health. Consider hosting a movie night, a discussion panel, or even a meditation session.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reach out to Someone</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to someone you know who might be struggling with their mental health. Offer them words of encouragement and remind them that they are not alone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Practice Self Care</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time for yourself to practice self care. Get some fresh air, take a nap, listen to music, or do something that makes you feel good.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community and help spread awareness of mental health. Consider volunteering at a local mental health organization or event.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improves mental well-being</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Young people often experience more intense emotional states than adults due to their changing hormones and developing brain. By recognizing the importance of mental wellness, we can teach our young people how to identify, address, and manage their emotions in a healthy way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reduces stress</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Teenagers today are faced with high academic demands, social pressures, family expectations, and other stresses that can lead to anxiety and depression. By emphasizing mental wellness on World Teen Mental Wellness Day, teenagers can be taught healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with these life challenges.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Foster connections</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By bringing attention to this important issue, it will help establish support networks and encourage teenagers to reach out for help if they need it. Connecting with others who can relate to their struggles can make it easier to talk openly about mental health issues, reducing the stigma that is so often associated with them.</p></div></div>
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated on March 2 every year. In 2024 World Teen Mental Wellness Day will occur on a Saturday.
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