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Should My Teen Switch Schools for Mental Health?

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Home Should My Teen Switch Schools for Mental Health Reasons? Switching schools for mental health can be a difficult decision. Watching your teen dread school every day is heartbreaking, and considering a different school isn’t a sign that you’ve failed as a parent. It’s a decision to prioritize their safety and well-being, and hopefully make […]

Why OCD Is Often Misdiagnosed in Teens

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Home Why OCD Is Often Misdiagnosed in Teens Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology What do you think of when you hear the term “OCD”? What many people imagine and how OCD actually manifests in teens are often two different things. When people think […]

Understanding Teen Therapy Confidentiality

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Home Can Therapists Keep Secrets From Parents? Understanding Teen Therapy Confidentiality Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When it comes to therapy for teens, a common question parents have is: Will the therapist keep what my teenager tells them a secret? The short answer […]

Social Media Pressure by Gender

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Home Social Media Pressure by Gender: Helping Teens Cope Published: 06/02/2026 | Updated: 06/02/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology In 2026, the digital landscape is complex, and the reach of social media is only spreading further. Research has highlighted that 95% of teenagers currently use social media, and […]

Self-Harm Gender Differences

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Home Self-Harm Gender Differences: Understanding Unique Risk Patterns Published: 05/26/2026 | Updated: 05/26/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Self-harm is a serious mental health concern that can especially affect teenagers. However, research shows that boys and girls may express emotional distress differently, which can influence how self-harm appears […]

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Teens

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Home Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Teens Therapy is extremely effective at treating teen mental health difficulties – the evidence has shown this time and time again. Yet, many of the traditional approaches involve 15+ sessions and talking about the causes of trauma in order to move on from it. These age-old methods don’t appeal […]