Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Home Contamination OCD in Adolescents: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Published: 07/20/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. If a teenager washes their hands constantly or spends an hour in the shower each day, the people around them sometimes think they’re just a germaphobe. But what they’re missing is that the teen […]
Orthorexia in Teens: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
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
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
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?
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
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 […]
