Supporting Teens Through Unplanned Pregnancy

Supporting Teens Through Unplanned Pregnancy: Top Tips and Resources Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION In 2024, the teen birth rate in the United States was 12.7 births per 1,000 among teens aged 15 to 19.¹ And of this number, more than 75% of teen pregnancies are considered […]

Access to Prenatal Care for Teen Moms

Access to Prenatal Care for Teen Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Medical and Mental Health Services Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION When a teenager finds out she’s pregnant, the world doesn’t slow down – it speeds up. Doctor visits start, plans get blurry, and somewhere in […]

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 […]