Talking to AI Instead of People: Are Teens Replacing Real Support?
It’s common for teenagers to use AI to help with their homework, as well as for everyday tips and advice. But what happens when a teen feels distressed and turns to an AI chatbot instead of another person for support? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of many teens’ lives, including chatbots. While […]
Trapped in Your Feed: How Algorithms May Be Making Teen Mental Health Worse
Have you ever opened TikTok planning to watch one video, only to look up an hour later, wondering where the time went? It could be because of “the algorithm.” Social media platforms are designed to keep people engaged with their site, and a big part of that comes down to algorithms. Algorithms are invisible systems […]
What Is the Flourishing Scale?
Home What Is the Flourishing Scale? Published: 06/05/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Adam Moore, MPharm Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Life as a teen can be challenging. Trying to have an active social life, relationships and dating, studying and academic pressures, holding down a job, and planning for the future – it can […]
Eating Disorders by Gender
Home Eating Disorders by Gender: Signs, Risks, and Support Published: 06/05/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Eating disorders are one of the most serious mental health conditions affecting teenagers. Approximately 9% of the U.S. population will develop an eating disorder during their life, with symptoms often […]
Female Trauma Recovery
Home Female Trauma Recovery: Healing Through Specialized Care Published: 06/05/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Trauma in teenage girls is, unfortunately, both relatively common and underdiagnosed. A young woman who finds it hard to trust adults or experiences emotional shutdowns or outbursts could be living with […]
Empowerment Therapy Models
Home Empowerment Therapy Models: Building Voice and Confidence Published: 06/05/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Adolescence is a time for finding out who you are in the world. A lot of teenagers’ time is spent thinking about what they believe and where they fit in. But […]
