Limerence vs. Love in Teens

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Understanding Limerence vs. Love in Teens: The Difference Between Obsessive Thoughts vs Genuine Love Published: 01/28/2026 | Updated: 01/28/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The first spark of romance in teens often brings a whirlwind of excitement and a stomach full of butterflies. […]

Understanding Limerence in Teens

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Understanding Limerence in Teens: Signs and Ways to Cope Published: 01/27/2026 | Updated: 01/27/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Picture your teen constantly glued to their phone, re-reading every message, and talking almost exclusively about their latest crush. At first, it might seem […]

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Teens

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Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Teens Published: 01/26/2026 | Updated: 01/26/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Even the most upbeat people struggle to put a positive spin on rejection. It’s something that we all experience at different points in life, but when […]

Anxiety in Neurodivergent Teens

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Anxiety in Neurodivergent Teens Published: 01/26/2026 | Updated: 01/26/2026 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The world can already feel confusing for a neurodivergent teen, and when anxiety is added into the mix, it can become even more overwhelming and frightening. This is why, for parents, […]

Why Sensory Overload in Teens Feels Like Panic

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Why Sensory Overload in Teens Feels Like Panic Published: 01/26/2026 | Updated: 01/26/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION For some teens, everyday sights, sounds, and textures can feel like too much, too fast. Because brains process sensory and social information differently, the same […]

How Shame Affects Neurodivergent Teens

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Neurodiversity and Shame: How Shame Affects Neurodivergent Teens – and How Self-Compassion Helps Published: 01/26/2026 | Updated: 01/26/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Adolescence is a time of profound self-discovery. But, as they begin to learn who they are, teens’ rapid development can […]