Many teens feel isolated — even when they’re surrounded by people. Social pressure, anxiety, online comparison, and major life changes can quietly pull them inward.

The most important thing a teen needs isn’t fixing. It’s feeling understood.

What helps most:

• Normalize loneliness. Let them know it happens — and it doesn’t define them.

• Lower the pressure. One safe connection matters more than popularity.

• Create low-pressure time together. Walks, car rides, shared activities invite conversation naturally.

Try this today:

Ask one open question without trying to solve anything:
“What’s been feeling hardest lately?”

Then listen.

Supportive counseling can help teens reconnect with themselves and others — at their own pace.