Daytime Sleepiness in Teens

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Daytime Sleepiness in Teens: Causes & Treatment Options for Fatigue & Low Motivation Published: 11/24/2025 | Updated: 03/19/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Sleep. How important is it really? A good night’s sleep can make you feel like a whole new person, but when sleep continues to be […]

Bedtime Anxiety in Teens

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Bedtime Anxiety in Teens: Causes & Treatment for Nighttime Fear November 24, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For many teens, the hardest part of their day isn’t school – it’s falling asleep. When the lights go out, worries can switch on, turning […]

Parasomnias in Teens

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Parasomnias in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment for Sleepwalking & Talking in Sleep November 24, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sleepwalking usually occurs early at night, so you might be in the process of getting ready for bed only to find your […]

Overthinking & Negative Thought Patterns in Teens

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Overthinking & Negative Thought Patterns in Teens: Signs and Strategies Published: 10/20/2025 | Updated: 05/21/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge Does your teen seem to be constantly stuck in their own head, replaying conversations, or expecting the worst? If so, know that […]

Teen Mood Swings

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Teen Mood Swings: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help October 22, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION One moment, your teen may be laughing with you while eating dinner, but the next, they’ve run off in tears, slamming their bedroom door behind them. […]

Teen Indecisiveness

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Teen Indecisiveness: Causes and How to Support Decision-Making Skills October 14, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION As a parent, if your teen avoids making decisions, you might understandably feel a little frustrated from time to time. Yet, due to the stage of […]