Feeling Hopeless About the Future

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Feeling Hopeless About the Future: Coping Strategies for Teens November 23, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teenagers today face many stressors that can have a big impact on how they view their life and their future. Between academic pressure, family expectations, and social challenges […]

Anhedonia in Teens

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Anhedonia in Teens: Signs, Causes, and Support November 22, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Active participation in sports, hobbies, and extracurricular activities is a positive sign of a teenager’s happiness and well-being. However, when a teen has lost interest in activities that they used […]

Dissatisfaction With Life in Teens

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Dissatisfaction With Life in Teens: Signs, Triggers, and Coping November 22, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teenagers typically go through major physical, social, and emotional changes. Many of these changes bring excitement and hope, while others can leave you feeling discouraged or unsatisfied with […]

Teen Impulsivity

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Teen Impulsivity: How to Recognize and Manage Risky Behavior October 31, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Although there are many different types of impulsive behavior that a teen can exhibit, sometimes these behaviors involve an element of risk, causing parents to be concerned. Impulsivity […]

Approval-Seeking in Teens

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Approval-Seeking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Building Self-Esteem October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Seeking approval and reassurance in relationships is a natural tendency. Hearing that we are doing a good job or making the right choices is part of how we learn. […]

Controlling Behavior in Teens

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Controlling Behavior in Teens: Recognizing Causes and How to Help October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes it is hard to find the balance between fostering independence in teens and allowing them to take too much control. Adolescence is a time to learn […]