Teen Social Media, Sexting & Mental Health
Home Teen Social Media, Sexting & Mental Health: Legal Risks Parents Should Know Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Most parents now know that social media use has risks for teenagers. But fewer parents know how quickly these risks can also become legal issues – or […]
What Is Brain Mapping?
Home What Is Brain Mapping? Understanding Brain-Based Mental Health Assessments Published: 06/25/2026 | Updated: 06/25/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Young people can start to feel defeated when they’ve been having difficulties with their mental health for months or even years without knowing why treatment isn’t working. They may have […]
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 […]
Brain-Based Treatments for Adolescents
Home Brain-Based Mental Health Treatments for Adolescents Published: 06/18/2026 | Updated: 06/18/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Therapy-based treatments for teen mental health can be life-affirming for those who are in need of support. But the last two decades of neuroscience and mental health research have also produced a better […]
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 […]
