When your teen lives with a mental or neurodevelopmental condition, you may find yourself thrust into a world you don’t understand. Instead of just PTA…
It’s challenging raising a teen. Between lashing out and being stuck in their own worlds, balancing school, summer jobs, and sports, and just trying to…
When you think of therapy, do you think of a therapist sitting in a chair taking notes while a client lies on a futon, spilling…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, impulsive behaviors, and troubled relationships. In adolescents, it can significantly impact their…
Treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires compassion, creativity, and a commitment to inclusion. Therapists may use a wide range of techniques to help autistic adolescents…
You’ve probably found yourself wondering how your teen can be so wrapped up in their own world, not able to see where you—or anyone else…
It almost seems impossible to run into someone who doesn’t use social media, especially a young person. In 2023, a study of more than 1,400…
Germaphobia (mysophobia) is a fear of germs. People living with germaphobia often go to great lengths to avoid situations they think might impact their health…
Body dysmorphia is when someone obsessively focuses on something they perceive as a flaw with their body. Teens with a body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) struggle…
Negative body image is a common source of stress that fuels eating disorders. The negative perceptions your teen feels about their body can cause disordered…