Voluntary vs. Involuntary Mental Health Commitment for Minors in Minnesota
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
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
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, […]
The Amygdala and Teen Emotions
Home The Amygdala and Teen Emotions: Why Feelings Feel Bigger Published: 09/17/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Strong emotions are a normal part of adolescence, and amygdala-driven teen emotions may be driving some of these reactions. Your teen isn’t necessarily being “dramatic” or “overreacting.” It’s more likely that their teen […]
Executive Function by Age
Home Executive Function by Age: Teen Brain Development Milestones Published: 09/11/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Executive functioning skills help us remember things, stay focused, solve problems, and manage everyday tasks. But these skills are still developing during adolescence, and not all teenagers develop them at the same rate. Understanding […]
Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions
Home Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions: Brain Science Explained Published: 09/11/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Say you come home to find your teen has quit soccer, a sport they love. Why? Because the referee gave them a red card. What’s going on in this scenario? If you’ve ever wondered […]
