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Quiet BPD in Teens

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Home Quiet BPD in Teens: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment Options Published: 08/04/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. When borderline personality disorder (BPD) gets talked about, it’s usually the obvious version that gets described, the one that comes with visible emotional dysregulation and outbursts. But there’s another side to BPD […]

Signs of Alexithymia in Teens

Teen girl sitting on bed with her mom discussing how to recognize emotions

Home Signs of Alexithymia in Teens Published: 07/30/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Alexithymia can often be misread in adolescence. When a teen repeatedly says “I don’t know” when asked to explain how they feel, or withdraws from a conversation when it becomes too personal, the response may be perceived […]

Alexithymia

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Home Alexithymia: When Teens Struggle to Identify Emotions Published: 07/30/2026 Authored by: Abigail Fernald, MSW Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Some teens can easily describe exactly how they feel, while others feel unsure whenever emotions come up. For teens with alexithymia, identifying and explaining feelings can be difficult. They may notice a physical discomfort or […]

Extracurricular Burnout

Group of teenage boys on soccer field high-fiving next to goal

Home Extracurricular Burnout: When Teens Take on Too Much Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. There is pressure on teenagers to stay busy, competitive, and impressive. Sports, drama, student council, clubs, volunteering, working, and spending time with friends mean there is a constant demand on their time and energy. […]

Social Burnout in Teens

Group of teen girls and boys in classroom smiling and working together

Home Social Burnout in Teens: Symptoms & Recovery Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. With social media, teenagers have more opportunities for connection than any previous generation. Yet many of them are also exhausted by being in such constant communication (and competition) as a result.  Group chats, always being […]

Student Burnout

teen boy wearing backpack at school leaning against locker looking up and thinking about what he needs

Home Student Burnout: Signs, Causes & How to Recover Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Student burnout is what happens when ongoing academic and social pressures grow faster than a young person’s capacity to recover from them. Feeling worn out from all the mental fatigue that comes with being […]