January 2026

When teenage relationships feel like emotional rollercoasters, it is easy to dismiss the behavior as typical teen drama. At The Ridge RTC, we see when those patterns point to a deeper problem. Identifying BPD in teenage relationships can change how we support young people and their families. The teen years involve big emotional shifts, and […]

When a teen shifts between intense energy and deep lows, families often feel unsure about what is really happening. At The Ridge RTC, parents frequently ask whether these changes point to bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder, often called BPD. Understanding the difference between BPD and bipolar in teens is essential because the right diagnosis

When you are a teen and a close friend is living with Borderline Personality Disorder, the friendship can feel intense and exhausting. At The Ridge RTC, we work with teens experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges like BPD. We see how quickly supportive friendships can turn into constant emotional pressure. You can care about your friend

We understand how BPD and school can combine to create intense emotional stress for teens and how parents can feel unsure where to turn. For adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder, school involves more than academics. Daily routines, shifting peer dynamics, and sensory inputs can increase emotional sensitivity and fear of rejection. A neutral comment from