Articles and News

Articles, podcasts, research and videos from the Joon team and guest contributors about youth and young adult mental health.

Sep 20, 2024
City of Seattle Expands Free Mental Health Services for Youth Through Partnership with Joon
City of Seattle's expanded partnership with Joon will provide essential mental health care to hundreds of young people across the city at no cost to them.](/content/blog/seattle-free-mental-health-youth/index.html)

Jun 4, 2024
Joon’s Teen-Centric Therapy Continues to Deliver Top-Notch Care 4 Years Running
Joon clients recover from depression and anxiety at industry-leading rates. Our teen-centric approach is working for 13–26-year-olds across the US.](/content/blog/2023-effectiveness-data/index.html)

Apr 17, 2024
LGBTQ SAVES Partners with Joon to Provide Affirming Therapy for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults
Joon will be an affirming and accessible mental health therapy for LGBTQ+ Saves youth and young adults.](/content/blog/lgbtq-saves-partners-with-joon/index.html)

Nov 3, 2023
What is Catastrophic Thinking?
Catastrophic thinking refers to thinking about the worst-case scenarios for a given situation. Learn about what causes it and skills to help reduce it.](/content/blog/catastrophic-thinking/index.html)

Oct 23, 2023
Point Park University Partners with Joon to Provide Access to Mental Health Care for Students
Joon is partnering with Point Park to help their students receive mental health care that is covered by the university's insurance partner.](/content/blog/joon-partners-with-point-park-university/index.html)

Oct 18, 2023
Storm and Stress in Teens, and How Parents Can Best Support Them
“Storm and stress” may come up in the teen years. This article clarifies how common “storm and stress” is, what it means for your teen, and how families can support.](/content/blog/storm-and-stress/index.html)

Oct 16, 2023
Quality Family Time During the Teen Years
Quality family time during the teen years looks different than it used to, but it remains important for healthy development. Learn to adapt and connect with your teen.](/content/blog/quality-time-with-family/index.html)

Oct 9, 2023
How to Talk to Your Parents About Therapy
It can be hard to talk about mental health needs. Learn about ways to talk with your parents and ask them about starting therapy.](/content/blog/talking-to-parents-about-therapy/index.html)

Oct 5, 2023
What is CBT for Teens?
Learn about what cognitive behavioral therapy entails, the mental health concerns it can help treat, and how CBT can help teens.](/content/blog/cbt-for-teens/index.html)

Sep 7, 2023
Supporting Rural and Indigenous Teens and Young Adults
Joon provides rural and indigenous teens and young adults access to industry-leading mental health support through our online mental health platform.](/content/blog/rural-mental-health/index.html)

Aug 29, 2023
What are the DBT “ABC PLEASE” Skills?
When you’re experiencing strong emotions, it’s important to know how to manage them. Learn about ABC PLEASE to help you change your emotions.](/content/blog/abc-please/index.html)

Aug 23, 2023
What is a Mental Health Safety Plan?
A mental health safety plan is crucial if you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm. Learn how to create one and see an example here.](/content/blog/mental-health-safety-plan/index.html)