Teen Anxiety: Triggers, Signs, & Effects

Teen Anxiety Causes: Triggers, Signs, & Effects July 16, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen anxiety causes can vary, as evidence shows 31% of teens will experience an anxiety disorder before reaching adulthood.¹ Many parents find this statistic surprising, especially as some signs of […]

Teen Suicide Risk in Military Families

Teen Suicide Risk in Military Families: Early Warning Signs to Watch June 30, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teenagers who grow up in military families often learn how to “keep it together.” They know how to say goodbye, adapt fast, and stay strong – […]

Navigating Grief and Loss in Military Youth After a Tragedy

Navigating Grief and Loss in Military Youth After a Tragedy June 30, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Grief over losing a loved one is one of life’s biggest stresses. It doesn’t follow orders or respect rank, routine, or resilience. For military teens, this grief […]

Constantly Moving: Military Impact on Teen Identity

Growing Up Military and Constantly Moving: Military Impact on Teen Identity Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For teens growing up in a military family, identity doesn’t develop in one neighborhood, one school, or one friend group. It forms mid-packing, between time zones, in borrowed bedrooms, and in […]

Making New Friends: Building Confidence in Military Kids

Making New Friends After Every Move: Building Confidence in Military Kids Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Starting over is never easy, especially for military teens. Every new base means another round of introductions, another cafeteria scan for a place to sit, and another shot at building friendships […]

Mental Health Apps and Online Communities for Military Youth

Mental Health Apps and Online Communities for Military Youth Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Around 44% of military families have children, with 25% of them being between the ages of 12 and 18 years.¹ Military teens move more, adapt faster, and often carry invisible stress. With frequent […]