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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, […]

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 […]