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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, […]

Teen Nightmares

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Teen Nightmares: Causes, Emotional Impact, and Coping October 30, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you or your teen experiences nightmares, we don’t have to tell you how distressing they can be. Nightmares can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to get […]

Teen Loss of Appetite

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Teen Loss of Appetite: Emotional and Physical Causes Published: 10/30/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Whereas once dinner was light-hearted and carefree, it now might have become a source of stress. This may be […]

Muscle Tension and Trembling in Teens

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Muscle Tension and Trembling in Teens: Stress-Related Symptoms October 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen muscle tension is often the sort of thing you notice slowly. Aching shoulders during an exam, sore legs when trying to sleep, or a persistent backache […]