Emotional Shutdown in Teens
Home Emotional Shutdown in Teens: When Anxiety Causes Withdrawal & Numbness Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Most people picture the classic symptoms when they think of anxiety: a racing heart, sweating, and looking visibly distressed. Sometimes, however, teenagers can also go the other way: becoming […]
Teen Friendships and Anxiety
Home Teen Friendships and Anxiety: Navigating Social Stress & Peer Relationships in Adolescence Published: 06/16/2026 | Updated: 06/16/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Friendships during the adolescent years are important in many ways. They’re central to identity formation and psychological well-being, because who a teenager spends time with and feels […]
Risk-Taking Behaviors in Neurodivergent Teens
Home Risk-Taking Behaviors in Neurodivergent Teens: Causes, Impulsivity, and Safety Published: 05/20/2026 | Updated: 05/20/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Adolescence is a developmental period defined by exploration and a desire for independence. However, if your teen is neurodivergent, this journey may feel more challenging and risky than […]
Misdiagnosis in Neurodivergent Teens
Home Misdiagnosis in Neurodivergent Teens: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and More Published: 05/13/2026 | Updated: 05/13/2026 Authored by: Adam Moore, MPharm Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology For a lot of young people, life can be complicated enough as it is. It’s a period of development in which teens try to figure themselves out: who they […]
Executive Dysfunction in Teens
Home Executive Dysfunction in Teens: Signs, Causes, and How to Improve Daily Functioning Published: 05/13/2026 | Updated: 05/13/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Your teen’s report card says “capable but inconsistent,” and their teacher says they’re smart but disorganized. You can see their intelligence when they talk about something […]
Puberty and Neurodiversity in Teens
Home Puberty and Neurodiversity in Teens: Hormones, Emotions, and Behavioral Changes Published: 05/13/2026 | Updated: 05/14/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Puberty is a disorienting, confusing time for most teenagers. It can be even harder for teens managing a neurodivergent condition, such as autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Hormonal […]
