Group Chats, Ghosting, and Anxiety: How Teen Communication Is Changing Mental Health
A generation ago, the anxieties of teen friendships took place in school hallways, on the phone, and when hanging out. While these are still common settings for seeing and talking to friends, today, there is the addition of group chats and social media, each with new rules and ambiguities to navigate. Leaving texts on “read,” […]
Boundaries or Shutdown? How Teens Are Redefining Relationships (and Maybe Avoiding Them)
The language about healthy boundaries for teens is shaping how an entire generation thinks about and talks about relationships. In many ways, this is an improvement over previous generations’ lack of relational vocabulary. For some teens, boundary-setting is exactly what it sounds like: a healthy, hard-won skill that protects their well-being. For others, however, the […]
Emotional Regulation Skills for Teens
Home Emotional Regulation Skills for Teens: Managing Big Feelings Published: 07/13/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology It’s common for teenagers to have moments when their emotions overtake their ability to manage them. This is a normal part of adolescent development. However, it also makes emotional regulation in teens one […]
Childhood Trauma & Dissociative Disorders
Home Childhood Trauma & Dissociative Disorders in Teens Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Trauma is a common experience, with around 70% of people experiencing a traumatic event worldwide. People can respond to trauma in unique and individual ways. However, dissociation is one of the most common reactions, […]
Derealization & Depersonalization in Teens
Home Derealization & Depersonalization in Teens: Feeling Disconnected From Reality Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Short-term experiences of derealization and depersonalization appear to be quite common, with experts reporting that up to 75% of the general population experiences these temporary symptoms. But derealization or depersonalization symptoms tend […]
How Dissociation Affects School, Learning & Daily Life
Home How Dissociation Affects School, Learning & Daily Life Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Many parents hear reports from teachers about their child seeming “checked out” in school. This is a normal occurrence due to things like distraction, boredom, or tiredness. But sometimes, disengagement in class can […]
