{"id":109457,"date":"2026-03-25T16:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=109457"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:59:12","slug":"march-is-teen-mental-wellness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/03\/25\/march-is-teen-mental-wellness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"March is Teen Mental Wellness Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[Contributed by the Tioga County Department of Mental Health]<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>March is Teen Mental Wellness Month, and with the number of teenagers experiencing mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders, it\u2019s more important than ever to talk with your teen about how they\u2019re feeling and doing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to the 2025 Community-Level Youth Development Evaluation (CLYDE) Survey, 35.6% of Tioga County teens (Grades 7-12) reported feeling depressed most days, 28.8% reported feeling that sometimes life isn\u2019t worth it, and 36.7% reported feeling at times that they were no good at all. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many of these concerns can be traced to a few common causes or risk factors, including academic stress, peer pressure, bullying, relationship issues, and the home environment (e.g., family conflict, mental health concerns, and substance use).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in supporting your teen\u2019s mental health. You can help them address mental health concerns and become more resilient by:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Being a role model by taking care of your own mental and physical health.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Helping children and youth develop strong, safe, stable relationships with you and other supportive adults in their lives.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Encouraging children and youth to build healthy social relationships with peers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Doing your best to provide a supportive, stable, predictable home and neighborhood environment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensuring children and youth have regular check-ups with a pediatrician, family doctor, or other healthcare providers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to talk with your teen about mental health and how important it is to get help when they need it. 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