Family Expectations and Gender
Home Family Expectations and Gender: How Roles Affect Teens Published: 06/04/2026 | Updated: 06/05/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Teenagers often feel pressure from their families, even when their parents and siblings don’t mean to cause it. Even simple offhand comments about anything from their career choices to assigned […]
Self-Diagnosing on TikTok: When Mental Health Content Starts Shaping Who You Are
Mental health content is everywhere on TikTok, and sometimes the videos feel surprisingly accurate. Creators may describe what it’s like to live with anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition, and teens may watch and wonder, Do I have this? Social media has made mental health information easier to access, but not all of it […]
Social Media Pressure by Gender
Home Social Media Pressure by Gender: Helping Teens Cope Published: 06/02/2026 | Updated: 06/02/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology In 2026, the digital landscape is complex, and the reach of social media is only spreading further. Research has highlighted that 95% of teenagers currently use social media, and […]
Self-Harm Gender Differences
Home Self-Harm Gender Differences: Understanding Unique Risk Patterns Published: 05/26/2026 | Updated: 05/26/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Self-harm is a serious mental health concern that can especially affect teenagers. However, research shows that boys and girls may express emotional distress differently, which can influence how self-harm appears […]
Aggression Treatment for Boys
Home Aggression Treatment for Boys: Healthy Ways to Manage Anger Published: 05/22/2026 | Updated: 05/22/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Teenage rebellion is a well-known stereotype. Still, persistent anger, aggression, or violent outbursts often point to something more than typical adolescent behavior. While anger is a normal human […]
Body Image Support for Girls
Home Body Image Support for Girls: Building Confidence and Self-Worth Published: 05/21/2026 | Updated: 05/21/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Body image can affect more than just how you feel about your appearance. For many teen girls, it influences their confidence, self-worth, friendships, and even how comfortable they […]
