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Alexithymia

Mom sitting on couch next to daughter while offering support and holding her shoulder

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 […]

Teen Burnout

Teen girl sitting on bedroom floor with her back against the bed holding her head in her hands and looking down

Home Teen Burnout: Symptoms, Causes & Recovery Published: 07/29/2026 Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Teen burnout is what happens when ongoing pressures deplete their emotional and cognitive resources faster than they can recover. The result is a loss of motivation and the capacity to keep working. Student burnout has become […]

Helping Teens Recognize and Understand Their Emotions

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

Home Helping Teens Recognize and Understand Their Emotions Published: 07/28/2026 Authored by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. Teen emotions can appear simple. A slammed door, silence, tears, or attitude. But underneath those reactions, there may be embarrassment, fear, loneliness, shame, or overwhelm that the teen is struggling to manage. Learning to […]