How Do Teenagers Process Grief Differently Than Adults?
Delayed Grief in Teens
Home Delayed Grief in Teens: Signs, Causes & When It Can Appear Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Grief does not always arrive in the time frame a parent expects it to. A teenager might appear fairly composed after the death of a loved one. They might return to […]
Grief vs. Depression in Teens
Home Grief vs. Depression in Teens: Signs & Key Differences Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS After losing someone or something important, it’s expected for your teen to behave a bit differently for some time. They might cry more, have changing sleeping patterns, withdraw, or have a harder time […]
How Parental Divorce Affects Teen Mental Health
Family Changes & Teen Mental Health
Home Family Changes & Teen Mental Health: A Guide for Parents Published: 10/01/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS We go through many changes in our lives. Our parents might divorce or remarry. We might move homes, welcome a new child into the family, or lose a job or someone important […]
Losing a Friend as a Teen
Home Losing a Friend as a Teen: Coping With the Death of a Peer Published: 09/30/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Friendships are a huge part of teen life. Research shows that having supportive, high-quality friends is related to positive development and mental health outcomes. Friends are likely the people […]
