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Beyond the Holiday Cheer: Making Space for Every Feeling

By Admin
November 9, 2026
Mental Health
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Supporting youth mental health through connection, compassion, and belonging this holiday season. Everywhere we look, we’re reminded that this is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for many young people, the holiday season can bring a complicated mix of emotions. Alongside the excitement may be…

Why AI Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom

By Admin
September 30, 2026
Mental Health
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Why AI Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom Delaney Ruston, MD Screenagers Yes, AI can be an incredibly helpful tool. Think about science: AlphaFold, an AI system developed by Google DeepMind, predicts the 3D shapes of some proteins in minutes, a task that used to take months or even years. At…

Sleep: The Most Underrated Mental Health Tool for Teens

By Admin
August 7, 2026
Mental Health
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When we think about supporting a teen’s mental health, we often think about therapy, coping skills, or medication. But one of the most powerful tools is also one of the simplest: Sleep. Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested. It’s when the brain processes emotions, stores memories, manages stress, and resets…

LGBTQ+ Young People of Color: Breaking down the data

By Admin
July 6, 2026
Mental Health
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Jun. 29, 2026 BY: Trevor Research What does the 2025 U.S. National Survey say about LGBTQ+ young people of color? The Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People analyzed the experiences of more than 16,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States.1 Our…

Brad Kreick: A 25-cent solution to a costly crisis for NH families and businesses

By Admin
June 1, 2026
Mental Health
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I have been involved in many businesses in New Hampshire over the last 30 years. Like every employer in our great state, these businesses write checks every month for our employees’ health insurance — checks that get bigger every year. We do it because we value our people, and because…

Op-Ed: BELONGING

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May 26, 2026
Mental Health
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By JOHN T. BRODERICK I grew up in a middle-class town of 18,000 people north of Boston. My Dad, who had two chemistry degrees from Boston College, taught science at the local high school and my Mom, whose family couldn’t afford the nursing degree she wanted, worked in an office…

Opinion: NH must protect LGBTQ+ youth, not legislate their exclusion

In my work as the Executive Director of Youthwell New Hampshire, an organization dedicated to addressing youth mental health, I have seen firsthand how policy decisions made by our state legislators can shape the mental health and well-being of young people across our state. That’s what makes a slate of…

Youth Well-Being at the State House: 2026 Legislative Updates

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April 29, 2026
Adolescents
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2026 New Hampshire Legislative Session Update: What It Means for Youth Well-Being As the 2026 New Hampshire legislative session progresses, YouthWell New Hampshire has been actively monitoring key bills that impact youth mental health, substance use prevention, and protections for LGBTQ+ young people. Here’s where things stand and what it…

Setting kids up for a mentally healthy school year

Setting kids up for a mentally healthy school year Ready to make this school year the most mentally healthy yet? Join Mental Health America and The Kids Mental Health Foundation for a free webinar equipping you with the tools and strategies to support student success, both academically and emotionally. Hear…

We Should Be Able to Agree on Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention

When a young person dies by suicide or from a substance use-related tragedy, the heartbreak isn’t limited to one family. It ripples out – through the community in classrooms, neighborhoods, and the entire town. In those moments, it’s impossible not to ask ourselves: could we have done more? On May…

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Beyond the Holiday Cheer: Making Space for Every Feeling

Why AI Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom

Sleep: The Most Underrated Mental Health Tool for Teens

LGBTQ+ Young People of Color: Breaking down the data

Brad Kreick: A 25-cent solution to a costly crisis for NH families and businesses

Op-Ed: BELONGING

Opinion: NH must protect LGBTQ+ youth, not legislate their exclusion

Youth Well-Being at the State House: 2026 Legislative Updates

Setting kids up for a mentally healthy school year

We Should Be Able to Agree on Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention

Beyond the Holiday Cheer: Making Space for Every Feeling

Why AI Literacy Belongs in Every Classroom

Sleep: The Most Underrated Mental Health Tool for Teens

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