Family Accommodation & Teen OCD
Home Family Accommodation & Teen OCD: When Helping Can Make Symptoms Worse Published: 07/02/2026 | Updated: 07/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If your teen is dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s understandable that you’d find any way you could to help them cope. Maybe you keep answering the […]
“Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Home “Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Published: 07/02/2026 | Updated: 07/02/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently misunderstood. Many people picture people with the condition engaging in visible rituals, having fears of contamination, or arranging objects with painful precision. But while these can […]
Gender-Responsive Therapy Models
Home Gender-Responsive Therapy Models: Finding Personalized Support That Works for Your Teen Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Historically, mental health treatment had typically been designed around a very narrow picture of who the patient actually was. For decades, clinical research was skewed toward adult […]
Social Anxiety & Adjustment Difficulties in Teens
Home Social Anxiety & Adjustment Difficulties in Teens: Signs, Causes & Support Published: 06/24/2026 | Updated: 06/24/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Starting a new school year, joining a different friendship group, or figuring out changing social dynamics can feel uncomfortable for many teenagers. Adolescence is often filled […]
When to Seek Help for Teen Anxiety
Home When to Seek Help for Teen Anxiety: Signs It’s Time for Professional Support Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Feeling nervous before a test, worrying about friendships, or feeling stressed about the future are all common experiences in teens. But anxiety becomes more […]
School Support for Teens With Mental Health Issues
Home Academic & School Support for Teens With Mental Health Challenges Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology School can feel overwhelming at the best of times, let alone when someone is dealing with emotional difficulties. When mental health challenges affect your concentration, motivation, or […]
