Parent Burnout When Your Teen Has BPD

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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, […]

Understanding Teen Therapy Confidentiality

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Home Can Therapists Keep Secrets From Parents? Understanding Teen Therapy Confidentiality Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When it comes to therapy for teens, a common question parents have is: Will the therapist keep what my teenager tells them a secret? The short answer […]

Divorced Parents & Consent for Teen Mental Health Care

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Home Divorced Parents & Consent for Teen Mental Health Care Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Trying to manage the ins and outs of your teen’s mental health treatment can be complicated. You might be trying to understand consent and confidentiality laws, balance privacy with […]

Parent’s Guide to Evaluating Emerging Treatments

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Home A Parent’s Guide to Evaluating Emerging Mental Health Treatments Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When your child is finding it hard to cope, it’s natural to want to find the right treatment for them. The one that will work best, work the quickest, […]

Friendship Loss in Teens

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Home Friendship Loss in Teens: Coping With Social Rejection & Emotional Pain Published: 06/19/2026 | Updated: 06/19/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology When a friendship ends, it can feel like your whole world is suddenly turned upside down. One day, you’re constantly talking with your bestie, sharing secrets, […]

Parental Rights in Teen Mental Health Treatment

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Home Parental Rights in Teen Mental Health Treatment Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology We know that when teens need mental health support, it can come with a lot of pressure to make the right decisions quickly. And during this time, many parents might wonder […]