Coping With Limerence in Teens

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Coping With Limerence in Teens: Ways Teens Can Manage an Obsessive Crush Published: 01/28/2026 | Updated: 01/28/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Crushes are often a normal part of adolescence, but, for some teens, they can feel overwhelming, all-consuming, and obsessive. If your […]

How Limerence Affects Teen Mental Health

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How Limerence Affects Teen Mental Health Published: 01/28/2026 | Updated: 01/28/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION A crush can feel like an emotional whirlwind of excitement and possibilities. But intense, constant attention on one person, like when experiencing limerence, can influence school focus, […]

Limerence vs. Love in Teens

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Understanding Limerence vs. Love in Teens: The Difference Between Obsessive Thoughts vs Genuine Love Published: 01/28/2026 | Updated: 01/28/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The first spark of romance in teens often brings a whirlwind of excitement and a stomach full of butterflies. […]

Understanding Limerence in Teens

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Understanding Limerence in Teens: Signs and Ways to Cope Published: 01/27/2026 | Updated: 01/27/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Picture your teen constantly glued to their phone, re-reading every message, and talking almost exclusively about their latest crush. At first, it might seem […]

Scary Mental Images in Teens

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Scary Mental Images in Teens: Causes of & Support for Disturbing Intrusive Thoughts Published: 12/01/2025 | Updated: 12/01/2025 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 […]

Teen Confusion & Misremembering

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Teen Confusion & Misremembering: Causes & Help for Cognitive Symptoms Published: 12/01/2025 | Updated: 12/01/2025 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 […]