How Social Exhaustion Affects Neurodivergent Teens

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How Social Exhaustion Affects Neurodivergent Teens and Ways to Cope Published: 02/09/2026 | Updated: 02/09/2026 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Adolescence is a time of significant physical, emotional, and social change. Developing strong relationships with family and friends is important for coping with many of […]

Autistic Burnout vs. Depression

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Autistic Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference Published: 01/30/2026 | Updated: 01/30/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For many adolescents and adults with autism, living in a world designed for neurotypical people can be exhausting. That exhaustion often comes from feeling […]

Why Sensory Overload in Teens Feels Like Panic

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Why Sensory Overload in Teens Feels Like Panic Published: 01/26/2026 | Updated: 01/26/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For some teens, everyday sights, sounds, and textures can feel like too much, too fast. Because brains process sensory and social information differently, the same […]

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Mental Health Treatment Published: 01/19/2026 | Updated: 01/19/2026 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Many therapeutic interventions exist for mental health treatment today, and each has its unique benefits. For teens diagnosed with a mental health condition, finding a form […]