Teens

Mental Health Blog Posts

Michael Phelps at Olympic medal ceremony

Drug Use and Mental Health Problems: What’s the Connection?

May 14, 2018  /  The NIDA Blog Team

People addicted to drugs are about twice as likely to suffer from mental health disorders, and vice versa.  Read More »

1 Comment
Screen grab of YouTube video

What Increases the Risk of Having a Drug Problem? (Part 2)

May 22, 2017  /  The NIDA Blog Team

Difficulties in school, at work, or with friendships can put you at increased risk. Read More »

3 Comments
Girl looking at her phone with a hurt expression as two girls in the background with a phone look at her

Four Things to Know About Cyberbullying

September 20, 2016  /  The NIDA Blog Team

Bullying that takes place online is just as real—and can be just as harmful—as bullying that takes place in person. Read More »

10 Comments
social media and smartphone icons

Social Media: Nothing But the Truth?

July 25, 2016  /  The NIDA Blog Team

If you want to be a savvy user of social media, it helps to remember that what you see online almost never shows the complete picture. Read More »

10 Comments
An illustration of a brain

Addiction Is a Disease

March 29, 2016  /  The NIDA Blog Team

Why can’t people who have an addiction “just stop” using drugs? Read More »

25 Comments

Pages