How Teen Moms Can Use 988 Crisis Lifeline
How Teen Moms Can Use 988 Crisis Lifeline for Mental Health Emergencies Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION With higher rates of depression, PTSD, and substance abuse among young mothers, teen moms are more likely to struggle with their mental health.1 Sometimes, when our mental health reaches […]
Mental Health Resources for Young Dads
Teen Fathers Matter Too: Mental Health Resources for Young Dads Published: 06/13/2025 | Updated: 02/28/2026 Authored by: Adam Moore, MPharm Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Becoming a parent can be one of life’s richest, most valuable experiences. However, it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval – especially […]
Support Strategies for Teen Coparents
Support Strategies for Teen Coparents: Mental Health, Communication, and Stability Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Becoming a parent as a teen is a profound life shift on its own. Yet things can become more emotionally and logistically challenging when you add navigating coparenting to the mix. […]
How Deployment Impacts Teen Mental Health
How Deployment Impacts Teen Mental Health: Signs and Support Strategies Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION More than 2 million children have had a parent deployed in the last 25 years.1 Deployed parents might be sent anywhere in the world for combat or peacekeeping operations. This means […]
Supporting a Child’s Mental Health While Your Spouse Is Deployed
Supporting a Child’s Mental HealthWhile Your Spouse Is Deployed Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Parenting during spouse deployment can be incredibly tough. The lack of partner or parent support and loneliness can have a big impact on spouses and teens coping with deployed parent schedules. It’s […]
Family Counseling for Military Households
Family Counseling for Military Households: How It Helps Teen Wellness Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Over half of military members out on active duty have families, and nearly a quarter of their kids are teens.1 Raising teens is tough for anyone, but military life adds extra […]
