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 […]

Intrusive Thoughts in Teens

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Intrusive Thoughts in Teens: Recognizing, Understanding, and Supporting October 14, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Intrusive thoughts in teens are involuntary, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that can pop into their heads. So, if your child has ever asked, “Why would I […]

Memory Problems & Brain Fog in Teens

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Memory Problems & Brain Fog in Teens: Causes and Solutions Published: 10/14/2025 | Updated: 02/03/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Dodge CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you find yourself feeling forgetful or “foggy” and you’re in your teens, you’re in good company. […]