Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions
Home Why Teens Make Impulsive Decisions: Brain Science Explained Published: 09/11/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Say you come home to find your teen has quit soccer, a sport they love. Why? Because the referee gave them a red card. What’s going on in this scenario? If you’ve ever wondered […]
Grief and Loss in Teens
Home Grief and Loss in Teens: Signs, Coping & Mental Health Support Published: 09/08/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Losing someone or something important is painful at any age. But during adolescence, grief can also get tangled with changes in development and friendships, figuring out identity, and the already complicated […]
Minnesota Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment
Home Minnesota Minor Consent Laws for Teen Mental Health Treatment Published: 09/08/2026 | Updated: 09/22/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Sometimes, when a teen needs mental health care, it’s not always agreed upon by the teen and their parents. Some teens want support, while their parents might disagree. So figuring […]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Teens
Home Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Teens: Complete Guide Published: 09/04/2026 | Updated: 09/15/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for teens is an evidence-based approach that can teach adolescents practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, improving communication, and responding to difficult situations without relying […]
Brain Plasticity During Adolescence
Home Brain Plasticity During Adolescence: Why Recovery Is Possible Published: 09/03/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS You might worry that difficult experiences during adolescence could affect your teen for years to come. And while this can sometimes be the case, fortunately, the teenage brain isn’t fixed. It’s constantly learning, adapting, […]
How Stress Affects the Developing Teenage Brain
Home How Stress Affects the Developing Teenage Brain Published: 09/03/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Adolescence is a time of big changes, both good and bad. But it might also bring new sources of stress in the form of homework assignments, tests, friendship problems, and growing independence. Some stress is […]
