Splitting in Teen Relationships

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 […]
Social Anxiety & Adjustment Difficulties in Teens

Home Social Anxiety & Adjustment Difficulties in Teens: Signs, Causes & Support Published: 06/24/2026 | Updated: 06/24/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Starting a new school year, joining a different friendship group, or figuring out changing social dynamics can feel uncomfortable for many teenagers. Adolescence is often filled […]
When to Seek Help for Teen Anxiety

Home When to Seek Help for Teen Anxiety: Signs It’s Time for Professional Support Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Feeling nervous before a test, worrying about friendships, or feeling stressed about the future are all common experiences in teens. But anxiety becomes more […]
Why OCD Is Often Misdiagnosed in Teens

Home Why OCD Is Often Misdiagnosed in Teens Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology What do you think of when you hear the term “OCD”? What many people imagine and how OCD actually manifests in teens are often two different things. When people think […]
Residential Treatment for Severe OCD in Teens

Home Residential Treatment for Severe OCD in Teens Published: 06/23/2026 | Updated: 06/23/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Severe OCD can affect all areas of a teen’s life, from sleep and school to mental and physical health. If your teen has OCD, your family might feel like you’re all […]
Parent Burnout When Your Teen Has BPD

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, […]