Splitting in Teen Relationships

Teenage girl sitting on floor in library chatting to friend about coping with mental health issues

Home Splitting in Teen Relationships: Understanding a Common BPD Symptom Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Relationships for teens with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can feel bewildering and difficult. With little warning, an extremely important person in their life can be the subject of rage or […]

Gender-Responsive Therapy Models

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Home Gender-Responsive Therapy Models: Finding Personalized Support That Works for Your Teen Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Historically, mental health treatment had typically been designed around a very narrow picture of who the patient actually was. For decades, clinical research was skewed toward adult […]

Parent Burnout When Your Teen Has BPD

Mom angry at teen daughter sitting with feet on the table needing support with parent-teen conflict

Home Parent Burnout: Supporting a Teen With Borderline Personality Disorder Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Parenting a teen with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be an emotionally demanding experience. BPD’s intensity, exemplified by rapid mood shifts, ongoing fears of abandonment, impulsivity, and relationship issues, […]

Brain-Based Treatments for Adolescents

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Home Brain-Based Mental Health Treatments for Adolescents Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Therapy-based treatments for teen mental health can be life-affirming for those who are in need of support. But the last two decades of neuroscience and mental health research have also produced a better […]

School Anxiety in Teens

Teenagers in the hallway at school talking about youth mental health in Virginia

Home School Anxiety in Teens: Why Going to School Feels Overwhelming Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology The morning routine can be stressful enough for most parents and teenagers. However, if your child is genuinely finding it too hard to attend school, day after day, […]

Sports Performance Anxiety in Teens

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Home Sports Performance Anxiety in Teens: Managing Pressure & Fear of Failure Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Competitive sports ask a lot of our teenagers. They need to perform under pressure, learn to handle failure and setbacks, and manage expectations from parents, coaches, and […]