Fear of Rejection in Teens

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Causes & Support Options for Fear of Rejection in Teens November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The fear of being rejected or excluded can dominate your teen’s thoughts and decision-making. They may obsessively check group chats, agreeing to do things they […]

Avoiding Eye Contact in Teens

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Anxiety & Avoiding Eye Contact in Teens: Signs of Social Anxiety & Support Options November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions today. It affects both adults and teenagers alike, and many young […]

Teen Mistrust of Adults

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Causes of & Support Options for Teen Mistrust of Adults November 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Has your once-open teenager built walls between themselves and the adults in their life?  Some skepticism toward adults from teens is totally normal. They often […]

Feeling Like a Burden

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Feeling Like a Burden: Support Options for Struggling Teens November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Feeling like a burden is more common among teens than many families realize, especially during times of emotional overwhelm. Recent youth mental health research shows that […]

Teen Difficulty Accepting Help

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Teen Difficulty Accepting Help: Causes of Resistance to Support & Treatment Options November 29, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It can be frustrating when a teen seems to push away every offer of help. You might wonder, Are they being difficult, or […]

Trust Problems in Teens

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Trust Problems in Teens: Causes & Support for Fear of Intimacy November 24, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If your teen seems to push you or others away, you’re not alone. Many adolescents struggle with vulnerability, emotional closeness, or difficulty trusting others […]