Emotional Regulation Skills for Teens
Home Emotional Regulation Skills for Teens: Managing Big Feelings Published: 07/13/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology It’s common for teenagers to have moments when their emotions overtake their ability to manage them. This is a normal part of adolescent development. However, it also makes emotional regulation in teens one […]
What Parents Should Document During a Teen Mental Health Crisis
Home What Parents Should Document During a Teen Mental Health Crisis Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Documentation is understandably the last thing on a parent’s mind during a teen mental health crisis. Safety is always the most important consideration, but keeping records can also help to direct the […]
Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens
Home Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens Published: 07/03/2026 | Updated: 07/03/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Self-harming can be incredibly distressing, both for the teenager experiencing it and for the parents who discover it. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-harm are closely linked. Self-harm is one of the […]
“Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Home “Pure O” OCD: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Published: 07/02/2026 | Updated: 07/02/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently misunderstood. Many people picture people with the condition engaging in visible rituals, having fears of contamination, or arranging objects with painful precision. But while these can […]
Teen Social Media, Sexting & Mental Health
Home Teen Social Media, Sexting & Mental Health: Legal Risks Parents Should Know Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Most parents now know that social media use has risks for teenagers. But fewer parents know how quickly these risks can also become legal issues – or […]
What Is Brain Mapping?
Home What Is Brain Mapping? Understanding Brain-Based Mental Health Assessments Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Young people can start to feel defeated when they’ve been having difficulties with their mental health for months or even years without knowing why treatment isn’t working. They may have […]
