Therapeutic Boarding Schools vs Residential Mental Health Treatment

Home Therapeutic Boarding Schools vs Residential Mental Health Treatment Published: 07/06/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If your teen is finding it difficult to manage mental health challenges, knowing where to turn for support can feel confusing. Perhaps they’ve reached a point where outpatient therapy, school support, or […]
Signs Traditional Schooling Is No Longer Supporting Your Teen

Home Signs Traditional Schooling Is No Longer Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Published: 07/06/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many teens complain about school from time to time, whether their problems involve exam stress, difficult assignments, or their classmates. But sometimes, a teen’s issues can go beyond the […]
Alternative Schooling Options for Teens

Home Alternative Schooling Options for Teens Struggling With Mental Health Published: 07/06/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Watching your teen being pushed to their limits just to get through the school day can be heartbreaking. And while traditional school routines may seem to come easily for many teens, […]
Independent Study Programs for Teens

Home Independent Study Programs for Teens: A Parent’s Guide Published: 07/06/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Not all teens thrive in a traditional classroom environment. For some young people, mental health challenges, medical conditions, or personal circumstances can make attending school feel overwhelming. When school becomes a source […]
Family Accommodation & Teen OCD

Home Family Accommodation & Teen OCD: When Helping Can Make Symptoms Worse Published: 07/02/2026 | Updated: 07/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If your teen is dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s understandable that you’d find any way you could to help them cope. Maybe you keep answering 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 […]