For adult caregivers

Start with the situation you can see

These guides help you ask safer questions and choose a next step without applying an online label.

First-batch caregiver guides

When a Teen Refuses School

Difficulty attending school may involve anxiety, bullying, learning needs, sleep, health, family change or the school environment. It should not be labelled as laziness without understanding the context.

When a Teen Cannot Sleep Before an Exam

Short-term stress can delay sleep, but repeated insomnia, impaired daytime functioning or severe physical symptoms need further attention.

When a Teen Stays in Their Room

Wanting privacy can be part of adolescence. Greater concern is warranted when withdrawal is a marked change or occurs with declines in sleep, eating, self-care, school or interests.

Headaches or Stomachaches Before School

School-related physical discomfort is real. Stress may contribute, but timing alone cannot rule out a physical cause. Repeated, worsening or medically concerning symptoms need qualified assessment.