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Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • Teen sitting stressed with hands on head while adult offers support, highlighting common teen stressors and coping strategies.

    Most Common Stressors for Teens and What to Do

    Teenagers deal with many stressful moments and situations as they move through adolescence. They are expected to behave like young adults but lack the tools to navigate this developmental stage successfully. They also experience hormonal changes that cause an influx of new and complex emotions. These experiences can be stressful and overwhelming. As a result, …

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  • Somber teen sitting alone outside building, elbows on knees, gazing pensively, illustrating causes of teen depression.

    Main Causes of Depression in Teens

    Depression in teens remains a confusing and overwhelming issue for both teens and parents. However, tackling it effectively requires an in-depth understanding of the main causes of depression in teens. At Nexus Teen Academy, we recognize that the main causes of teen depression are biological, genetic, psychological, environmental, social, medical, and physical factors. To support …

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  • Teen sits awake in a dark bedroom, holding her head in exhaustion, illustrating insomnia in adolescents.

    Insomnia in Teens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Do you suspect your teenager struggles to fall and stay asleep? If you do, talk to them and seek professional intervention upon their confirmation. While insomnia may affect teens differently, its primary symptoms are difficulty falling (or staying) asleep or waking up too early. The condition is more prevalent in teens, with 34.5% of participants in a …

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  • Stress in Teens_ Causes Symptoms Getting Help

    Stress in Teens: Causes, Symptoms, & Getting Help

    Experiencing various physical, emotional, and cognitive changes during adolescence can be overwhelming and cause stress in teens. The added pressure of school and their social lives contributes to this stress, which can take its toll on their minds and bodies. As a result, their physical and mental health deteriorates. Teenagers who do not learn stress …

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  • “Distraught teenage boy sits in classroom with head in hands as peers work, titled ‘How to Get Help for Troubled Teens.’”

    How to Get Help for Troubled Teens

    A troubled teen may exhibit emotional, behavioral, or mental struggles. They may engage in risky behaviors, such as substance use, self-harm, violence, sex, or skipping school. Data shows that about 1 in 3 teen girls considered attempting suicide in 2021, consistent with troubled teen behavior. When these problems arise, you may be wondering how to get …

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