Integrating Mental Health Care into Teen Parenting Programs
Integrating Mental Health Care into Teen Parenting Programs Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Being a teen parent comes with a unique set of challenges. The adolescent brain is still developing and will continue to do so into their mid-twenties.¹ So, the way they make decisions and […]
Coping With Relocation: Mental Health Strategies for Military Teens
Coping With Relocation: Mental Health Strategies for Military Teens Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For many families, moving is a milestone. But for military families, it’s a way of life. Military-connected students move an average of 6 to 9 times between kindergarten and high school graduation.¹ Sadly, […]
Returning Home From Deployment: Helping Teens Adjust
Returning Home From Deployment: Helping Teens Adjust to Family Changes Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION When a parent comes home from deployment, it doesn’t always feel the way people expect. The change can stir up emotions teens struggle to name like relief, pressure, frustration, and even guilt. […]
Signs of Depression in Teens From Military Families
Recognizing Signs of Depressionin Teens From Military Families Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It’s undeniable that teens of military parents are resilient. Most of them have dealt with things the average teen will never be exposed to. But even when military life hardens teens, that doesn’t leave […]
Dealing With Academic Pressure as a Military Teen
Dealing with Changing Schools and Academic Pressure as a Military Teen Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Academic pressure on military teens can easily go overlooked, and research suggests it often does. More than 90% of military children attend civilian schools that may not fully understand the challenges […]
How to Create a Nurturing Environment for Pregnant Teens
Involving the Family: How to Create a Nurturing Environment for Pregnant Teens Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION US teen birth rates have declined substantially since the 1990s to reach record lows. This said, while teen pregnancy rates are dropping, pregnancies do still happen.¹ When a teen becomes […]
