Fear of Rejection in Teens

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Causes & Support Options for Fear of Rejection in Teens November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The fear of being rejected or excluded can dominate your teen’s thoughts and decision-making. They may obsessively check group chats, agreeing to do things they […]

Avoiding Eye Contact in Teens

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Anxiety & Avoiding Eye Contact in Teens: Signs of Social Anxiety & Support Options November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions today. It affects both adults and teenagers alike, and many young […]

Teen Mistrust of Adults

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Causes of & Support Options for Teen Mistrust of Adults November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Has your once-open teenager built walls between themselves and the adults in their life?  Some skepticism toward adults from teens is totally normal. They often […]

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 […]