Parents’ Access to Teen Mental Health Records in Minnesota

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Home Parents’ Access to Teen Mental Health Records in Minnesota Published: 10/05/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS When your teen starts therapy or mental health treatment, it’s natural to want to know how they’re doing. But at the same time, teens might feel more comfortable talking openly to a therapist […]

Blended Families & Teen Mental Health

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Home Blended Families & Teen Mental Health: Adjusting to Stepparents and Stepsiblings Published: 10/05/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Your new partner and their children moving in can feel like an exciting new beginning. But your teen might not see it that way. They may be thinking about other things, […]

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Mental Health Commitment for Minors in Minnesota

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Home Voluntary vs. Involuntary Mental Health Commitment for Minors in Minnesota Published: 09/22/2026 | Updated: 09/25/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS When your teen needs more mental health support than outpatient care can provide, working out what happens next can be confusing. Maybe their symptoms have suddenly become worse. Or […]

Emergency Mental Health Treatment for Minors in Minnesota

Teenage boy with his hands on his head, with parent figuring out how to explain residential treatment to your teen

Home Emergency Mental Health Treatment for Minors in Minnesota Published: 09/22/2026 | Updated: 09/25/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Seeing your teen experiencing a mental health crisis can be understandably very frightening. A dozen things might be running through your mind at once: What counts as an emergency? Where can […]

How Puberty Changes Brain Development in Teenagers

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Home How Puberty Changes Brain Development in Teenagers Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Puberty and brain development are closely connected. As hormones change during puberty, they interact with a brain that’s still maturing throughout the teenage years. These changes often affect how your teen responds to emotions, rewards, […]