Online Disinhibition in Teens

Group of teens sitting in a row all looking at their phones

Home Online Disinhibition in Teens: Why Behavior Changes Behind a Screen Published: 10/23/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS You probably feel you know your teen pretty well. You know how they act around family and friends, and the kind of person they are when they walk through the door after […]

Gaming Rage in Teens

Child playing game on PC

Home Gaming Rage in Teens: Anger, Frustration and Emotional Regulation Published: 10/23/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Games are supposed to be fun, but some matches leave you more annoyed than when you started. Maybe you’ve caught yourself yelling at teammates, or a parent has asked why you’re so angry […]

Rebuilding Friendships After Residential Mental Health Treatment

Teenagers together happy after intensive outpatient therapy

Home Rebuilding Friendships After Residential Mental Health Treatment Published: 10/19/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Taking time away from regular life can change your friendships. As you prepare to return home from residential mental health treatment, you may feel uneasy about these changes. Maybe you’re unsure how your friends will […]

Teen Friendships & Mental Health

Group of teen girls and boys in classroom smiling and working together

Home Teen Friendships & Mental Health: Peer Pressure, Belonging and Social Development Published: 10/15/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS As your teen gets older, you might notice their friends becoming a bigger part of their daily life. This can feel like a big change, but it’s a completely normal part […]

Temporary Detention Orders (TDOs) for Teens in Virginia

Mom sitting at desk with head in hand worrying what questions to ask residential providers

Home Temporary Detention Orders (TDOs) for Teens in Virginia Published: 10/15/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS If you’re reading this, your teen may already be under a temporary detention order (TDO). Or you might be considering whether to petition for one yourself. Either way, it’s one of the hardest positions […]

Mental Health Services for Students in Virginia Schools

Boy in school happy after the therapies & services provided at Mission Prep teen treatment center

Home Mental Health Services for Students in Virginia Schools Published: 10/15/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS If you’ve noticed a change in your teen recently, or want to know what type of help may be available, it can help to explore the mental health support their school can offer. Knowing […]