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 […]
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 […]
