Teen Mental Health

A teen who shuts down after school may be showing anxiety, overload, or school stress. Learn practical ways to respond at home and know when to get help.

Learn about teenage anxiety: signs, causes, and effective evidence-based treatments like CBT to support adolescent mental health.

Learn how to recognize social anxiety in teenagers, understand its impact, and discover evidence-based treatment approaches and practical strategies for supporting anxious teens.

Learn how to recognize social anxiety in teenagers, understand its impact, and discover evidence-based treatment approaches and practical strategies for supporting anxious teens.

# When Teens Won’t Go to School: Understanding and Addressing School Refusal As a pediatric behavioral health professional, I often encounter families who are struggling with their teen’s refusal to attend school. This issue can be incredibly stressful for both the teenager and their family. Understanding what school refusal is, why it happens, how you … Read more

Imagine a family evening where siblings are playing together peacefully. Suddenly, one child starts teasing their younger sibling about a recent mistake they made at school. The youngest begins to cry and retreat into their room; this triggers an intense argument between the children that escalates quickly. The parents step in but face resistance, making … Read more

Research shows heavy social media use can impact teen mental health. Learn how to help your teenager develop a healthy relationship with social media.

Explore social media anxiety in teens. Learn causes, warning signs, and strategies parents can use to help teens manage anxiety about social media.