Emotional Numbness in Teens

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Emotional Numbness in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Support October 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION When traumatic and distressing situations arise in our lives, we sometimes find ourselves shutting down in order to cope. This can result in an inability to […]

Self-Destructive Behavior in Teens

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Self-Destructive Behavior in Teens: Warning Signs, Causes, and Treatment October 22, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Rates of self-harm and suicide attempts in teens have increased over the last 20 years. While self-destructive behavior in teens isn’t considered a mental health disorder as […]

Nausea in Teens

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Nausea in Teens: Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Health Links Published: 10/15/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms are common in teens, yet it can be hard to pinpoint the cause. While physical […]

Teen Hypervigilance

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Teen Hypervigilance: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies October 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Threatening situations can occur in our day-to-day lives, so it’s often necessary to know how to handle them effectively. Being aware of our surroundings and preparing ourselves for danger […]

Heart Palpitations in Teens

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Heart Palpitations in Teens: Anxiety-Related Symptoms and Help October 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Anxiety disorders and panic attacks tend to have physical symptoms that mimic serious health concerns – heart palpitations in particular.  When a teen experiences heart palpitations as a […]

Teen Irritability

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Irritability in Teens: Signs, Causes & How to Support Them October 28, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION More than any other time in recent decades, teenagers today are under a lot of stress. Whether it be school, social interactions, family dynamics, extracurricular activities, or […]