Recognizing Warning Signs of Teen Mental Illness
Recognizing Warning Signs: A Guide for Teachers, Coaches, and Community Leaders Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Many educational professionals and community leaders wonder what to do if a student shows mental health warning signs. Like physical health, a teenager’s mental health can determine their outlook and […]
Building a Mental Health Action Plan for Your School
Building a mental health action plan for your school Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Good mental health is the starting point for lifelong fulfilment and success. Positive well-being empowers students to realize their potential, cope with daily stressors, work towards goals, and contribute to their communities.1 […]
Resources for Teachers & Community Leaders
Creating Safe Spaces: How Schools and Sport Teams Can Support Mental Health Conversations Author: Jemma Strain B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Good mental health in schools and sports teams helps teenagers perform well, achieve, engage, develop and thrive. However, mental health issues can impact a teen’s emotional and physical […]
Benefits of Traveling for Treatment
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH: 9 Benefits of Traveling for Treatment Published: 03/12/2025 | Updated: 01/29/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Not every teen who finds coping with their emotions challenging will need to travel for therapy. However, some teens may encounter mental health issues […]
7 Ways to Talk to Your Teen About Bullying
Parents can feel highly concerned about what to do about teen bullying. Bullying at school can affect a teenager’s personality, academic performance, and emotional and physical health. While this can obviously be a cause of significant distress for a teen, it can also feel highly isolating for a parent. All they may want is to […]
Dealing With Loss and Grief as a Teen
For teens dealing with loss, grief can cause a confusing whirlwind of emotions. They may feel overly intense feelings of loss and anger, or emotional numbness and “flatness” – or shift between both. No matter how a teen experiences grief, their feelings are important and valid. It can be difficult in the here and now […]
