Teen Mistrust of Adults

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Causes of & Support Options for Teen Mistrust of Adults November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Has your once-open teenager built walls between themselves and the adults in their life?  Some skepticism toward adults from teens is totally normal. They often […]

Feeling Like a Burden

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Feeling Like a Burden: Support Options for Struggling Teens November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Feeling like a burden is more common among teens than many families realize, especially during times of emotional overwhelm. Recent youth mental health research shows that […]

Teen Difficulty Accepting Help

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Teen Difficulty Accepting Help: Causes of Resistance to Support & Treatment Options November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It can be frustrating when a teen seems to push away every offer of help. You might wonder, Are they being difficult, or […]

Risky Decision-Making in Teens

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Risky Decision-Making in Teens: Causes & Treatment for Impulsivity November 28, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes, parents might watch their teen make a choice that seems obviously unsafe and wonder, Why would they do that?  While teens may understand what consequences are, their […]

Information Overload in Teens

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Information Overload in Teens: What It Is and How to Cope November 28, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION In today’s technology-focused world, we can look up almost anything with the click of a button. Search engines, along with the development of artificial intelligence, offer […]

Why Teens Can Get Sick Often

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Stress Weakened Immune System: Why Teens Can Get Sick Often & How to Help Published: 11/28/2025 | Updated: 05/20/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge Has your teen been getting sick a lot? Perhaps missing school or sports practice? Do they have a […]