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)

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 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 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)

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)

Aug 15, 2023
How to Help Your Teen Transition to College
Have you ever wondered how to help your teen as they transition to college? Check out our guide to best support your teen during this time.](/content/blog/transitioning-to-college/index.html)

Aug 3, 2023
Teen Narcissism: What’s Normal and What’s Extreme
Teens can sometimes show signs of narcissism, but when does self-focus become extreme? We explore signs of potential narcissistic personality disorder in teens.](/content/blog/narcissistic-personality-disorder-teens/index.html)

Jul 24, 2023
Using Behavior Chains to Understand Your Teen’s Behavior
Have you ever wondered why your teen acts the way they do? Check out our guide to behavior chain analysis to better understand your teen’s behavior.](/content/blog/behavior-chain/index.html)

Jul 5, 2023
Learning About the Anxiety Cycle and How to Break it
Anxiety is a common experience for both teens and adults and can lead to significant distress. Learn about the anxiety cycle and how to break it.](/content/blog/anxiety-cycle/index.html)

Jun 27, 2023
Verbal Bullying in Teens - What to Do When It Impacts You
Joon psychologists help you understand what verbal bullying is, why it happens, and what to do if you are a victim or verbal bully, for both parents and teens.](/content/blog/verbal-bullying/index.html)