Complicated Grief in Teens
Home Complicated Grief in Teens: Signs & When to Seek Help Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The loss of someone or something important can shake up anyone’s world. But for teens, grief can also be heightened by their development and surging hormones, making emotions feel more intense. Grief […]
Losing a Parent as a Teen
Home Losing a Parent as a Teen: Grief, Mental Health & Support Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Losing a parent can be difficult for anybody at any stage of life. After all, the person who might have been a constant source of support for you is no longer […]
Gray Matter vs. White Matter in the Teenage Brain
Home Gray Matter vs. White Matter in the Teenage Brain Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The human brain consists of gray matter and white matter. Both of these types of brain tissue are present from birth, but during the teen years, they go through major changes. To […]
How Puberty Changes Brain Development in Teenagers
Home How Puberty Changes Brain Development in Teenagers Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Puberty and brain development are closely connected. As hormones change during puberty, they interact with a brain that’s still maturing throughout the teenage years. These changes often affect how your teen responds to emotions, rewards, […]
Teen Brain Development Timeline by Age
Home Teen Brain Development Timeline by Age Published: 09/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The teenage years are one of the brain’s most important periods of development since infancy. The teen brain development timeline can influence many of their decisions and behaviors. Understanding what’s happening to the adolescent brain […]
The Prefrontal Cortex
Home The Prefrontal Cortex: Why Teen Brains Think Differently Published: 09/17/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS The prefrontal cortex is the anterior-most part of the brain used for thinking, reasoning, and emotional regulation. It is one of the last areas of the brain to mature. However, it is active […]
