Scary Mental Images in Teens

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Scary Mental Images in Teens: Causes of & Support for Disturbing Intrusive Thoughts December 1, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Does having a disturbing thought mean I’m a terrible person? For many teens, this can be a secret fear they wrestle with […]

Teen Confusion & Misremembering

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Teen Confusion & Misremembering: Causes & Help for Cognitive Symptoms December 1, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It can be surprising how often memory issues show up during adolescence. If your teen seems forgetful or remembers events happening differently from how they […]

Rigid Thinking in Youth

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Causes & Treatment Options for Rigid Thinking in Youth December 1, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION “Why does my teen shut down the moment something changes?” When plans shift, rules change, or someone offers a different perspective, some teenagers react with panic […]

Changes in Sexual Curiosity in Teens

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Puberty and Teen Mental Health: Causes & Support for Changes in Sexual Curiosity November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Puberty can be a confusing time, not just for teens, but for parents, too. Mood shifts, new questions about sexuality, or unexpected […]

The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens

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The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens and Ways to Cope November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teenagers face a never-ending wave of comparison pressure – whether it’s around grades, looks, popularity, achievements, or how many followers they have on social […]

Feeling Like a Burden

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Feeling Like a Burden: Support Options for Struggling Teens November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Feeling like a burden is more common among teens than many families realize, especially during times of emotional overwhelm. Recent youth mental health research shows that […]