What Mental Health Decisions Can a 12-Year-Old Make in California?
Home What Mental Health Decisions Can a 12-Year-Old Make in California? Published: 10/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Parents generally believe that they’re solely responsible for making health care decisions for their child until the age of 18. And while that’s mostly correct, there are some instances in which teens […]
How Do Teenagers Process Grief Differently Than Adults?
Delayed Grief in Teens
Home Delayed Grief in Teens: Signs, Causes & When It Can Appear Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Grief does not always arrive in the time frame a parent expects it to. A teenager might appear fairly composed after the death of a loved one. They might return to […]
Grief vs. Depression in Teens
Home Grief vs. Depression in Teens: Signs & Key Differences Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS After losing someone or something important, it’s expected for your teen to behave a bit differently for some time. They might cry more, have changing sleeping patterns, withdraw, or have a harder time […]
How Parental Divorce Affects Teen Mental Health
Family Changes & Teen Mental Health
Home Family Changes & Teen Mental Health: A Guide for Parents Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS We go through many changes in our lives. Our parents might divorce or remarry. We might move homes, welcome a new child into the family, or lose a job or someone important […]
