Stephen Wallace

Stephen’s new article for Psychology Today, “The Ongoing Epidemic of Youth Suicide in America – Answering the Why? Question,” cites the rapid rise in youth mental illness and suicide. It references Josie Jacob’s book, “Why Did You Choose to Die?“, suicide prevention pioneer Dr. Scott Poland‘s innovative S.T.E.P.S. school-based prevention, intervention, and postvention initiative, Bob […]

Stephen’s new feature article for Camping Magazine, “Lean In – A User’s Guide to Relational Camping,” speaks to the value of camp counselors (and directors) who choose a relation-based approach to their work as opposed to a transactional approach, which values logistics over meaningful connections. May/June is the staff training edition of the magazine.

Stephen’s new Psychology Today article, “Post Pandemic: Why the Kids May Not be OK,” looks at the current mental health crisis in America and looks ahead to a post-pandemic world in which youth are likely to still be suffering.

Stephen’s new Linkedin article, “The Long Arc of Misery,” documents the seemingly never-ending disruptions and unpredictability of life for young people and their families.

Stephen’s new article on Linkedin, “Tangled Up in Blue,” speaks to the uncertainty, anxiety, and depression experienced by many young people in the age of COVID-19.

Stephen’s new podcast for Campfire Conversations focuses on building resilience in young people.

Stephen’s new feature article in Camping Magazine. “More Than a Village – Why Summer Camps are Key to Raising Kids Right,” discusses the value of an added community to assist young people grow and succeed. It speaks to positive identity formation, New York Times columnist David Brooks’ take on “thick” vs. “Thin” communities, character development, and social entrepreneurship.

Stephen’s new Psychology Today article, “New Report Finds Positive Trends in Youth Substance Use,” discusses encouraging new data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and highlights groundbreaking research from the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) and Total Brain.