The Importance of Mental Health Screening During Teen Pregnancy

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the importance of routine mental health screening during and after teen pregnancy Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen motherhood is remarkably common in the US, occurring in every state and every racial and socioeconomic group.1 In fact, almost 4% of all 2023 births were to teenage moms […]

How to Talk to Civilian Friends About Military Life and Mental Health

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How to Talk to Civilian Friends About Military Life and Mental Health Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Many adults don’t know how to talk to civilian friends about military life – and that’s with years of practice. As a teen, this can feel even more complicated. […]

PTSD by Proxy in Military Families

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PTSD by Proxy in Military Families: How a Parent’s Trauma Affects Their Children Published: 06/19/2025 | Updated: 02/23/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION PTSD by proxy in military families is one of the most complex and often overlooked issues faced by children of […]

Creating Safe Spaces for Military Teens

Creating Safe Spaces for Military Teens

Creating Safe Spaces for Military Teens to Open Up About Their Mental Health Published: 06/18/2025 | Updated: 03/19/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The unique challenges of growing up in a military family can often lead to increased stress, anxiety, and other mental […]