Teen Nightmares

Teen Nightmares: Causes, Emotional Impact, and Coping Published: 10/30/2025 | Updated: 04/24/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If you or your teen experiences nightmares, we don’t have to tell you how distressing they can be. Nightmares can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to get back to sleep, […]

Approval-Seeking in Teens

Approval-Seeking in Teens: Causes, Signs, and Building Self-Esteem October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Seeking approval and reassurance in relationships is a natural tendency. Hearing that we are doing a good job or making the right choices is part of how we learn. […]

Controlling Behavior in Teens

Controlling Behavior in Teens: Recognizing Causes and How to Help October 30, 2025 Authored by: Meagan Burkhart, Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Sometimes it is hard to find the balance between fostering independence in teens and allowing them to take too much control. Adolescence is a time to learn […]

Teen Loss of Appetite

Teen Loss of Appetite: Emotional and Physical Causes Published: 10/30/2025 | 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 Whereas once dinner was light-hearted and carefree, it now might have become a source of stress. This may be […]

Muscle Tension and Trembling in Teens

Muscle Tension and Trembling in Teens: Stress-Related Symptoms October 29, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teen muscle tension is often the sort of thing you notice slowly. Aching shoulders during an exam, sore legs when trying to sleep, or a persistent backache […]

Teen Insomnia

Teen insomnia: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options October 27, 2025 Authored by: Emma Loker, B.S. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Imagine climbing into bed exhausted after a full day of classes, clubs, and homework. You can’t wait to get some sleep. But as the minutes tick by, your mind […]