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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…