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 […]
Family Expectations and Gender
Home Family Expectations and Gender: How Roles Affect Teens Published: 06/04/2026 | Updated: 06/04/2026 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 […]
