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 […]

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: 05/20/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge Puberty can be a confusing time, not just for teens, but for parents, too. Mood shifts, new questions about […]

The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens

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Home The Impact of Social Comparison on Teens and Ways to Cope Published: 11/29/2025 | Updated: 04/17/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge Teenagers face a never-ending wave of comparison pressure – whether it’s around grades, looks, popularity, achievements, or how many followers […]