Either way, our teens end up with a multitude of medications and the same, or worse, emotional issues. The consensus of the doctors interviewed in the article is that therapy is a much better long-term solution than multiple medications. Instead, we should help them understand that happiness is a skill that, like all skills, requires repetition and perseverance after setbacks. A literature review of children caught in the middle of armed conflict noted a similar effect in our approach to trauma. The New York Times article raises important issues that youth organizations need to address.

Source: New York Times September 26, 2022 18:23 UTC