Navigating High School While Pregnant

Navigating High School While Pregnant

Navigating High School While Pregnant: Academic and Emotional Support for Teens Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen moms and graduation statistics in the U.S. reveal a troubling gap. Only about 50% of teen mothers earn a diploma, compared to nearly 90% of teens who don’t give birth.¹ […]

College and Teen Suicide Statistics

College and Teen Suicide Statistics

Trigger Warning: This article discusses suicide and mental health struggles. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 1-800-273-8255) for support. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.  Suicide rates among teens and college students have risen alarmingly in recent years, becoming one […]

Lamotrigine for Teens

Lamotrigine for Teens

Lamotrigine for Teens: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. Some teens don’t just feel down. Their moods swing hard and fast or stay stuck in a place that doesn’t feel right. When that happens, it’s easy for parents to wonder – is this […]

Depakote for Treating Adolescent Mental Health

Benefits of Depakote for Treating Adolescent Mental Health

Benefits of Depakote for Treating Adolescent Mental Health CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Author: Hayley Snelling B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. An estimated one in five teens in the U.S. lives with a mental health condition.1 If you are one of these teens, finding the right treatment can seem daunting. There are so many […]

Mood Stabilizers for Teens

Teen Mental Health and Mood Stabilizers: Types, Uses, and Side Effects

Teen Mental Health and Mood Stabilizers: Types, Uses, and Side Effects CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Author: Hayley Snelling B.S. Psychology Editor: Emma Loker B.S. It’s no big secret that teen mental health is under more pressure than ever before. Between academic stress, social media, and the normal rollercoaster ride of being an adolescent, teens […]

Lurasidone for Treating Teen Mental Health

Lurasidone for Treating Teen Mental Health (And Side Effects to Look Out For)

Lurasidone for Treating Teen Mental Health (And Side Effects to Look Out For) Author: Eilaf Meenai MD Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION When medication is needed to make teen mental health challenges feel more under control, it can sometimes cause more concerns than it eases – especially when this medication is […]