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Teen Hypervigilance

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Teen Hypervigilance: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies October 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Threatening situations can occur in our day-to-day lives, so it’s often necessary to know how to handle them effectively. Being aware of our surroundings and preparing ourselves for danger […]

Heart Palpitations in Teens

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Heart Palpitations in Teens: Anxiety-Related Symptoms and Help Published: 10/15/2025 | Updated: 02/28/2026 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Anxiety disorders and panic attacks tend to have physical symptoms that mimic serious health concerns – heart palpitations in particular.  When a teen experiences heart palpitations as a result of an anxiety […]

Skin Picking in Teens

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Skin Picking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Support Strategies October 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Skin picking is one of those habits that can be easy to dismiss at first. A teen might pick at a pimple while studying or absentmindedly scratch […]

Teen Panic Attacks

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Teen Panic Attacks: Symptoms, Triggers, and How to Respond October 15, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Everyone experiences occasional moments of panic. Whether a sibling jumped out at you or there was a close call in the car, you’ve likely felt a racing […]

Teen Indecisiveness

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Teen Indecisiveness: Causes and How to Support Decision-Making Skills October 14, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION As a parent, if your teen avoids making decisions, you might understandably feel a little frustrated from time to time. Yet, due to the stage of […]

Disorientation in Teens

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Disorientation in Teens: Causes, Symptoms, and Mental Health Links October 14, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Your child used to be focused, observant, and full of energy, but lately they’ve been zoning out, forgetting things, and saying they feel “off.” If your […]