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Why Teens Can Get Sick Often

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Stress Weakened Immune System: Why Teens Can Get Sick Often & How to Help Published: 11/28/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Has your teen been getting sick a lot? Perhaps missing school or sports […]

Fidgeting in Teens

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Fidgeting in Teens: Physical Signs of Stress & How to Cope November 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Have you ever noticed that your teenager can’t stop bouncing their legs during dinner? Or that they’re constantly clicking pens, chewing their hoodie sleeves, […]

Teeth Grinding in Teens

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Causes of Teeth Grinding in Teens & Support Options November 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It may be surprising to find information about teeth grinding on a mental health website. However, stress and anxiety are among the most common causes of […]

Sweating or Shaking During Stress

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Sweating or Shaking During Stress or Social Anxiety: Causes & How to Cope November 26, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Imagine a teenager walking to the front of the classroom to deliver a presentation to their peers. They’re sweating and blushing, and […]

Trying Too Hard to Impress Others

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Trying Too Hard to Impress Others: Support for Overcompensating Teens November 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Watching your teenager exhaust themselves trying to win approval from their peers can be heartbreaking. They may constantly brag about their accomplishments and exaggerate stories […]

Oversleeping in Teens

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Oversleeping in Teens: Mental Health Causes and Help October 31, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If your teen regularly sleeps til noon every weekend or struggles to get up for school, it may be tempting to assume this is normal. In fact, […]