# 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)