A clinical psychologist and published author, Dr. Beth Grosshans runs a private practice in Vero Beach, Florida. She previously ran another practice in New Jersey for 15 years, assisting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In Florida, Dr. Beth Grosshans focuses on parenting issues concerning children under the age of 10 while also promoting mental health support for teenagers.
US teens are struggling with mental health and experiencing high levels of sadness according to data released by the CDC in February 2023. The data based on a 2021 survey showed that 57 percent of teen girls in the country felt persistently hopeless or sad while 29 percent of teen boys felt the same. Not only are more girls struggling with mental health than boys, the rate at which they are impacted is increasing at a faster pace. In 2011, only 36 percent of teen girls felt sad and hopeless while 21 percent of boys did. Thus, the rate of hopelessness in teen girls has risen a surprising 60 percent in 10 years. Many factors have contributed to the rise in mental health issues among teen girls, one of them being harmful experiences. CDC data showed that 18 percent of teen girls had experienced sexual violence in the past year while 14 percent had been forced to have sex. Per the CDC, it is possible to reverse these trends by building positive connections between adults and teens. Teens need to know they are cared for. As a result, building strong connections with parents, teachers, mentors, and community members may help teens overcome mental health challenges.
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AuthorExperienced Psychologist Beth Grosshans Lectures on Child Development Archives
January 2020
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