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Young people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. The Adobe Foundation and National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, found more than 60% of young people surveyed reported an improved sense of confidence through painting, writing or any form of creative expression. Fredric Miggins, NAMI senior manager, Field, Allies & Professionals, said improving access to creative activities could help turn the tide on a youth mental health crisis. .
One in five teens in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge before they turn 18, but 64% of them won t seek help. A new training program is turning to teens to get their peers connected to the resources they need to turn things around. .
A group in Georgia is working to equip people and organizations to combat what are known as Adverse Childhood Experiences, the traumatic events in a child s life that can affect them into adulthood. They include violence, abuse and growing up in a household with mental health or substance abuse issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports they cause toxic stress, which can alter brain development and lead to chronic health problems. .
As part of Alzheimer s and Brain Awareness Month, mental-health advocates in Iowa are sharing information about Alzheimer s and say two new drugs show promise in treating it. It is important to point out that while treatments are improving, there is no cure for Alzheimer s. As the population of older Americans continues to grow, the number with Alzheimer s or other forms of dementia is on the rise. .