When Does Sadness Become Depression?

Difference Between Sadness and Depression: How to Know If You Need Help December 23, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It’s OK to feel sad. Sadness is a normal, powerful human emotion that can help us better understand who we are and even […]

Does Social Media Cause Depression?

Does Social Media Cause Depression?What Teens Need to Know December 23, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Is social media making teenagers depressed? While it’s difficult to say that social media causes depression, evidence is mounting to suggest that it at least contributes […]

Causes of Depression in Teens

Why Do Some Teens Get Depressed? Understanding the Causes of Depression in Teens November 17, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Being a teenager isn’t easy. All teenagers face a variety of challenges every day: school and peer pressure, changing hormones and bodies, […]

Impact of Depression on School, Friendships, and Daily Life

Home IMPACT OF DEPRESSION ON TEENS’ School, Friendships, and Daily Life Published: 02/21/2025 | Updated: 04/17/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Depression in teenagers is not just about having “a couple of bad days.” It’s a widespread mental health condition that can seriously impact academic performance, friendships, and […]

How Depression Affects the Teenage Brain

Depression and the Teenage Brain: What’s Really Happening? December 15, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Many people think of depression as just a “mental problem” – involving only feelings and emotions. While, yes, depression affects how we think and feel, this is […]

Types of Depression

different types of depression in teens December 30, 2025 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, education, or culture. But can the types […]