Orthorexia in Teens: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful

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Home Orthorexia in Teens: When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful Published: 07/17/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Parents spend years trying to help their teenager eat better, so when they suddenly take a real interest in healthy eating, it can feel like a huge victory. And in most cases, it […]

Harm OCD in Teenagers: Understanding Violent Intrusive Thoughts

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Home Harm OCD in Teenagers: Understanding Violent Intrusive Thought Published: 07/17/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Few things can be as scary for a parent as their teenage child sharing that they’re struggling with thoughts of hurting someone. The instinct is to treat it as a safety crisis, but when […]

What Parents Should Document During a Teen Mental Health Crisis

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Home What Parents Should Document During a Teen Mental Health Crisis Published: 07/09/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Documentation is understandably the last thing on a parent’s mind during a teen mental health crisis. Safety is always the most important consideration, but keeping records can also help to direct the […]

Should My Teen Switch Schools for Mental Health?

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Home Should My Teen Switch Schools for Mental Health Reasons? Switching schools for mental health can be a difficult decision. Watching your teen dread school every day is heartbreaking, and considering a different school isn’t a sign that you’ve failed as a parent. It’s a decision to prioritize their safety and well-being, and hopefully make […]

Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens

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Home Borderline Personality Disorder & Self-Harm in Teens Published: 07/03/2026 | Updated: 07/03/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Self-harming can be incredibly distressing, both for the teenager experiencing it and for the parents who discover it. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-harm are closely linked. Self-harm is one of the […]

Teen Social Media, Sexting & Mental Health

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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 […]