Emotional Flooding in Teens: Signs, Causes & Support
Home Emotional Flooding in Teens: Signs, Causes & Support Published: 07/21/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Watching your teen move from being calm to being completely overwhelmed can be confusing and emotional for everyone involved. Your teen might cry, yell, leave the room, or seem to be unable […]
Emotional Regulation in Teens: Skills, Signs & Support
Home Emotional Regulation in Teens: Skills, Signs & Support Published: 07/21/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. A teen may walk in the door angry one minute, tearful the next, and silent after that. By the time parents piece together what happened, a teen has moved on to their next […]
Should My Teen Switch Schools for Mental Health?
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
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
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
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 […]
