Mental Health

September 23, 2024

Splitting: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by: It can affect people of all ages but can become apparent during the teenage years. […]
September 22, 2024

What Types of Childhood Experiences Could Cause Borderline Personality Disorder?

Many people experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD) first receive a diagnosis in their teens. It’s a mental health condition that can manifest with many possible symptoms […]
September 20, 2024

7 Reasons Why a Teen May Be Experiencing Frequent Nightmares

Although the frequency of nightmares typically decreases after the age of 10, some adolescents experience them on a regular basis. Not only is having recurring nightmares […]
September 19, 2024

“Why Is My Memory So Bad?” 9 Explanations for Poor Memory in Teenagers

Between school and extracurricular activities, a teenager’s life can be very busy. Many teens place high expectations on themselves because they feel pressured to achieve. If […]
September 17, 2024

What Does It Mean If I Have Frequent Mood Swings?

Having intense mood swings for the first time can make you wonder if there’s something “wrong.” Experiencing some intense moods during your adolescent and teen years […]
September 16, 2024

Partial Hospitalization Programs: Explained

Many parents don’t know there are options between individual therapy and inpatient (or residential) treatment for teens and adolescents experiencing a mental health challenge. When a […]
September 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of psychotherapy. However, it doesn’t work for everyone. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on CBT, but it’s […]
September 13, 2024

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What Is It?

It’s estimated that nearly half of adolescents have struggled with some type of mental health challenge in their lives, according to the U.S. Office of Population […]
September 11, 2024

An In-Depth Explanation of Process-Based Therapy and How It Works

Psychiatrists and therapists routinely use standard treatments to address individual mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. However, in recent years, experts have begun to […]