Signs of Teen Depression in Boys: The Radical Truth Parents and Teachers Need to Know (2026)
What if the “bad attitude” and explosive anger you are seeing isn’t rebellion, but a desperate cry for help? We often mistake a boy’s rage for simple…
Supporting a Depressed Friend: A Radical Guide
What if I told you that trying to “fix” your friend’s depression is actually the fastest way to burn yourself out and leave them feeling more…
Teen Suicide Warning Signs: A Radical Checklist for Parents and Educators
What if the “normal teen angst” you’re seeing isn’t normal at all? With 1 in 5 high school students seriously considering suicide in the past year;…
5 Reasons Teens Die by Suicide – What Every Adult Needs to Know
Why do teens take their own lives? Learn the 5 most common reasons teens die by suicide—and what caring adults can do to intervene and help prevent these tragedies.
Rochester & Rochester Hills School Communities
Rochester and Rochester Hills School Communities have suffered five teen suicides in two years. They’ve asked Jeff Yalden to speak to the community: Teens and Parents.
Why Teens Need a Mental Health Life Coach
Your teen needs a Teen Life Coach and a Mental Health Life Coach for support and encouragement and Jeff has been that trusted teen life coach for many years.
Why Teens Kill Themselves
When I woke up this morning, I wasn’t planning on writing about teen suicide and why teens kill themselves. I planned to slowly wake up, watch “Good Morning America” and make my way into the office without a plan. But things change quickly, and here I am doing just that. Let’s save some lives… I […]
A Conversation with Isabella
One of the greatest things about my work as a youth motivational speaker is that I get to plant seeds, give hope and inspire young people. One of the most challenging things is that sometimes I get to help, but I might not know the end result of the work I do. Thankfully, I know […]
Life Changing Conversation with Teens
Jeff Yalden Inspired by Conversation with Teens Recently, I visited Sequim High School in Washington State. Sequim is a beautiful place along the Dungeness River near the Olympic Mountains – and whenever I am in a spot like this, I feel grateful for the opportunity to take it all in. The Sequim school community was […]
JEFF YALDEN RETURNS TO ATCHISON, KANSAS
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff will be on hand all day tomorrow, April 3, for students, parents, community members, and recent graduates. For details, contact Atchison High School at (913) 367-4162. Hey Atchison Community – A lot of people in the community and parents have reached out to me and shared with me the latest loss. First […]