Entries by Lisa Rue

Help Teens Experience Healthy Relationships This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can make many people feel left out. Teens and young adults are particularly susceptible to harmful relationship beliefs and peer pressure. They take in messages like, “If you love me, you will . . . .” Fill in the blank with any conditional requirement. This raises a red flag. Young people are learning […]

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Collateral Damage: Reversing the Trends of Pandemic-Triggered Mental Illness

Collateral Damage: Reversing the Trends of Pandemic-Triggered Mental Illness By Lisa Rue, PhD., cliexa Senior Advisor Adolescent Behavioral Health   Findings from a 2021 study of cliexa’s holistic screening (cliexa-OPTIONS) for adolescents and young adults confirms early suspicions regarding mental health issues among adolescents and young adults. The collateral damage resulting from lockdowns during the […]