Is It Time to Talk to Someone?
Checklist for Teens and the Benefits of Therapy
Not feeling like yourself? Use this checklist to see if talking to someone could help.
Being a teen isn’t easy—life can get messy, and sometimes, it’s hard to know when to ask for help. If you're struggling and not sure what’s going on, this checklist can help you figure out if therapy could give you the support you need.
Teen Counseling Checklist
1. Feeling Down, Empty, or Just “Meh
Do you feel sad, numb, or like you don’t care about stuff anymore, even things you used to love?
2. Stuck in Worry Mode
Are your thoughts racing with anxiety about school, friendships, or life in general, making it hard to relax?
3. School Feels Impossible
Are you zoning out in class, falling behind on assignments, or finding it hard to stay motivated? Difficulty ‘fitting in’ to social groups?
4. Avoiding People or Activities
Have you been pulling away from friends or skipping things you used to enjoy?
5. Feeling Irritated or Snapping at People
Do small things make you frustrated or angry, even when you don’t want to feel that way?
6. Not Sleeping Well or Sleeping All the Time
Are you staying up too late scrolling on your phone or sleeping all day to avoid everything?
7. Eating Feels Weird
Do you feel bad about your body or find yourself overeating, not eating enough, or obsessing over food?
8. Not Liking How You Look
Do you compare yourself to people online or in real life and feel like you don’t measure up?
9. Feeling Trapped in Your Own Head
Do you get stuck in thoughts like “I’ll never be good enough” or feel like nothing will ever get better?
10. Feeling Trapped in Your Own Head
Have you ever thought about self-harm or felt like you don’t want to be here anymore?
If a lot of this sounds like what you’re going through, you don’t have to handle it on your own. Counselling can give you a safe place to talk about what’s bothering you, find ways to feel better, and learn how to deal with stuff that feels too big right now.
At PsychSolutions, we get it—being a teen is hard. You don’t need to have all the answers. We’re here to listen, support you, and help you figure things out—no pressure, no judgment.
Call PsychSolutions today to book an appointment and take the first step toward better well-being.
