Why Some Teens Struggle With Task Switching
Home Why Some Teens Struggle With Task Switching Published: 07/23/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Switching from one task to another seems pretty simple. However, for many teens, this can be one of the most demanding things they do, and one of the least-recognized sources of difficulty at school and […]
Decision Fatigue in Teens: Causes & Coping Strategies
Home Decision Fatigue in Teens: Causes & Coping Strategies Published: 07/23/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Your teenager makes hundreds of decisions each day, big and small. What to wear, how to reply to a text, whether to study now or later, how to handle conflicts with friends, and so […]
Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Home Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Published: 07/20/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. If a teenager washes their hands constantly or spends an hour in the shower each day, the people around them sometimes think they’re just a germaphobe. But what they’re missing is that the teen […]
Harm OCD in Teenagers: Understanding Violent Intrusive Thoughts
Home Harm OCD in Teenagers: Understanding Violent Intrusive Thought Published: 07/17/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Few things can be as scary for a parent as their teenage child sharing that they’re struggling with thoughts of hurting someone. The instinct is to treat it as a safety crisis, but when […]
Group Chats, Ghosting, and Anxiety: How Teen Communication Is Changing Mental Health
A generation ago, the anxieties of teen friendships took place in school hallways, on the phone, and when hanging out. While these are still common settings for seeing and talking to friends, today, there is the addition of group chats and social media, each with new rules and ambiguities to navigate. Leaving texts on “read,” […]
Boundaries or Shutdown? How Teens Are Redefining Relationships (and Maybe Avoiding Them)
The language about healthy boundaries for teens is shaping how an entire generation thinks about and talks about relationships. In many ways, this is an improvement over previous generations’ lack of relational vocabulary. For some teens, boundary-setting is exactly what it sounds like: a healthy, hard-won skill that protects their well-being. For others, however, the […]
