Rigid Thinking in Youth

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Causes & Treatment Options for Rigid Thinking in Youth Published: 12/01/2025 | Updated: 12/01/2025 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 […]

Changes in Sexual Curiosity in Teens

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Puberty and Teen Mental Health: Causes & Support for Changes in Sexual Curiosity Published: 11/29/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Puberty can be a confusing time, not just for teens, but for parents, too. […]

The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens

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The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens and Ways to Cope Published: 11/29/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teenagers face a never-ending wave of comparison pressure – whether it’s around grades, looks, popularity, achievements, […]

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 […]

Teen Difficulty Accepting Help

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Teen Difficulty Accepting Help: Causes of Resistance to Support & Treatment Options November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It can be frustrating when a teen seems to push away every offer of help. You might wonder, Are they being difficult, or […]

Risky Decision-Making in Teens

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Risky Decision-Making in Teens: Causes & Treatment for Impulsivity November 28, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes, parents might watch their teen make a choice that seems obviously unsafe and wonder, Why would they do that?  While teens may understand what consequences are, their […]