Summit Transition

01/28/2021

By age 25, 20% of Canadians will have developed a mental illness.

Youths aged 15-24 are most at risk for mental illness than any other age group.

Here's a resource if you have a Teen at risk.

https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-youth-coping-pdf.pdf

'sTalkDay

01/19/2021

Studies show that 90% of Teens aged 15-21 have experienced feelings of stress, anxiety, and/or depression at one point. Use these tips to encourage your Teen to take a break from the barrage of constant communication and manage stress in a healthy way.
Mental Health First Aid USA

“More than nine in 10 Generation Z adults (ages 15-21) said they have experienced at least one physical or emotional symptom because of stress, such as feeling depressed or sad or lacking interest, motivation or energy,” according to research published

01/18/2021

Most Teens with ADHD are 30-40% behind their typical peers in Executive Functioning skills (these skills help us plan, prioritize and execute complex tasks). These cognitive skills are critical for higher-level learning. This is an excellent article on this vital topic.
ADDitude
Russell A Barkley, PhD

What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex tasks are commonly tied to ADHD in children and adults. Here, ADHD authority Russell Barkley, Ph.D. explains how executive dysfunction originates in the ADHD brain and what these deficits typically lo...

01/15/2021

Life is very complicated for our Teens, especially in the pandemic. They want to know that you hear what they’re going through and that you believe them. Really hearing what they’re feeling and asking questions to help them discover how they arrived at that feeling should be your primary goal. Learn better ways to respond when the sky is falling on your ADHD teen.

ADDitude

Teen drama requires a special kind of parent patience. Saying “Don’t let this get to you” or “You’re stronger than this” tells your teenager that you aren’t interested in hearing why they’re upset. It also minimizes their very big feelings, which causes more harm than good. Here, lea...

01/14/2021

This study examines the correlation between poor sleep hygiene among Teenagers and academic, physical, and socio-emotional success. Especially in the age of Covid, learn how sleeping close to the phone isn’t the best practice for Teens.

Education Week

Teenagers are more than twice as likely as their parents to sleep with their devices in the bed with them, according to a report by Common Sense Media.

01/14/2021

01/08/2021

7 Ways to Teach Your High-Schooler Organization Skills

So many teens struggle with organization, especially one’s with a learning profile. Here are 7 ways to help them learn these skills on their way to independence.

Understood

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/teaching-organizational-skills/at-a-glance-7-ways-to-teach-your-high-schooler-organization-skills?

01/07/2021

Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high for teens. This is an excellent read on how to provide practical self-care strategies to manage the stress they are facing.

Mental Health First Aid USA

When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations. Typical reactions include: Feeling stressed

01/11/2020

Helping Teens (Grades 9 to 12) with Mental Health, ADHD & Learning Disabilities & successfully transition from high school to post-secondary education.

There are great resources at www.SummitTransition.com.

(1) Free “Proven-26 Point Checklist for Success” - This checklist was developed from my years of helping Teens & their Parents.

(2) Free "Teen Success" Newsletter - This weekly newsletter has excellent, curated articles covering topics such as:

- ADHD
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Transition Plans
- Learning & Support Strategies
- Technology Solutions
- Parenting
- Stress Management
- Success & Inspiration

All articles focused on achieving success for Teens.

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It's not about getting into post-secondary school. It's about staying in and thriving.

Reach out to me.

We got this!

Julie
www.SummitTransition.com