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 […]
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 […]
