Chronic Nervous System Dysregulation
Home Chronic Nervous System Dysregulation: Signs & Support Published: 08/26/2026 Authored by: Sean Jackson, Edited by: Michael Fegan, Your child seemed fine when they left the house this morning. But they were keyed up and angry by the time you saw them again, and you have no idea what happened in between. Or maybe it […]
Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect
Home Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect Published: 08/21/2026 Authored by: Sean Jackson, Edited by: Michael Fegan, The kind of concern that arises from watching your child struggle, especially when the struggle is something you can’t quite name, is particularly hard. Your child might seem fine on the surface, having their basic physical needs met, yet […]
Quiet BPD in Teens
Home Quiet BPD in Teens: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Options Published: 08/04/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. When borderline personality disorder (BPD) gets talked about, it’s usually the obvious version that gets described, the one that comes with visible emotional dysregulation and outbursts. But there’s another side to BPD […]
Signs of Alexithymia in Teens
Home Signs of Alexithymia in Teens Published: 07/30/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Alexithymia can often be misread in adolescence. When a teen repeatedly says “I don’t know” when asked to explain how they feel, or withdraws from a conversation when it becomes too personal, the response may be perceived […]
Alexithymia
Home Alexithymia: When Teens Struggle to Identify Emotions Published: 07/30/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Some teens can easily describe exactly how they feel, while others feel unsure whenever emotions come up. For teens with alexithymia, identifying and explaining feelings can be difficult. They may notice a physical discomfort or […]
Social Burnout in Teens
Home Social Burnout in Teens: Symptoms & Recovery Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. With social media, teenagers have more opportunities for connection than any previous generation. Yet many of them are also exhausted by being in such constant communication (and competition) as a result. Group chats, always being […]
