Divorced Parents & Consent for Teen Mental Health Care

Home Divorced Parents & Consent for Teen Mental Health Care Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Trying to manage the ins and outs of your teen’s mental health treatment can be complicated. You might be trying to understand consent and confidentiality laws, balance privacy with […]
Parent’s Guide to Evaluating Emerging Treatments

Home A Parent’s Guide to Evaluating Emerging Mental Health Treatments Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When your child is finding it hard to cope, it’s natural to want to find the right treatment for them. The one that will work best, work the quickest, […]
Parental Rights in Teen Mental Health Treatment

Home Parental Rights in Teen Mental Health Treatment Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology We know that when teens need mental health support, it can come with a lot of pressure to make the right decisions quickly. And during this time, many parents might wonder […]
Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment

Home Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment Explained Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When your teen needs mental health support, the question of who can consent to care for minors can become confusing. Can your teen start therapy on their own? Do […]
FERPA & Teen Mental Health Records

Home FERPA & Teen Mental Health Records: What Parents Need to Know Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If your teen is dealing with mental health issues, you might find yourself talking with school counselors, teachers, nurses, or administrators more than you expected. Because health […]
California Lawsuits Against Social Media: Are Platforms Responsible for Teen Mental Health?

For many parents, social media has become one more thing to worry about in their teens’ lives. They might worry about how the constant scrolling, comparison, and unrealistic expectations could be affecting their teens’ mental health. Recently, in California, there have been multiple social media lawsuits around teen mental health. The question has been about […]