Teen Depression vs. Normal Mood Swings

Teen Depression vs. Normal Mood Swings: How to Tell the difference December 23, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sudden changes in mood aren’t always a cause for concern. Mood swings are often a part of being human – and especially being a […]

What Is Teen Depression?

What Is Depression? Signs, Symptoms & Causes December 20, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION We all have days when we don’t feel at our best – it’s normal to feel “blue” or sad from time to time. Yet, if our “off” days […]

How to Talk to Your Teen About Their Mental Health

Good mental health and well-being can help a teenager make the most of life’s opportunities and pave the way for a bright future. However, adolescence is a time of emotional and physical change, which can affect how teenagers think, feel, and behave. For this reason, it can help to talk to your teen, offering them […]

COVID-19 Effects on Teen Mental Health: What We Learned

In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s tempting to forget how much it influenced the lives of everyone around the world. There were many obvious negative impacts: people lost their lives, economies were impacted, and healthcare services were put under enormous pressure. But one of the less obvious consequences was the effect of COVID […]

10 Effective Mental Health Activities for Teens

Good mental health in teens generally means that they feel able to cope, recognize their strengths, and manage their emotions – both positive and negative ones. However, if a teenager finds their emotions, thoughts, and actions difficult to cope with, it can affect their ability to enjoy life and achieve goals.  Managing mental health can […]

Physical Abuse

TEEN PHYSICAL ABUSE: SIGNS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS Published: 02/11/2025 | Updated: 03/31/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen physical abuse is when someone purposefully hurts a teenager. Physical abuse is never OK – and it’s also never the person being abuser’s fault. If […]