Talking to Your Parents About Your Mental Health Struggles
Talking to Your Parents About Your Mental Health Struggles Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION “How can I talk to my parents about my mental health?” is a common question for many teens. Talking to parents about mental health might feel scary. This is completely normal. You […]
Self-Help Strategies for Teens
Self-Help for Teens: Building a Self-Care Routine for Teen Mental Wellness Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION We typically care for others because we believe that it’s selfless and rewarding. But we often don’t apply the same belief to self-care. Instead, we might think that it’s selfish […]
De-escalation Techniques for Crisis Situations
De-escalation Techniques for Crisis SituationS Published: 04/25/2025 | Updated: 01/19/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Managing mental health crises can be a frightening experience. You may not know if you’ll say the wrong thing, make the situation worse, or freeze on the spot. […]
Recognizing Codependency in Teens
Recognizing Codependency in Teens: When Helping Turns into Enabling Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Codependency can be defined as an unhealthy devotion to a relationship at the cost of someone’s needs – and can happen in many different types of relationships. Codependency can lead to enabling […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Adolescents
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Adolescents: Is It Right for You? November 16, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION TMS therapy for teens is considered to be an “innovative” mental health treatment. What this means is that it’s a new, creative method of treating […]
The Role of Nutrition and Sleep in Teen Mental Health
The Role of Nutrition and Sleep in Teen Mental Health Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Food and sleep are fuel for a teenager’s mental health and well-being. Our brains are always “on the go,” taking care of our moods, thoughts, movements, breathing, and senses. However, if […]
