We often hear from parents who notice subtle but ongoing changes in their teen’s behavior. When families contact us at The Ridge RTC, they describe school avoidance, sharp reactions to small frustrations, or frequent stomachaches with no clear cause. These behaviors can look like normal teenage ups and downs. They can also point to an […]
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We know many families come to The Ridge RTC asking the same question: Is a teen’s behavior a phase or something deeper? When a child struggles with intense emotions, unstable relationships, or self-harm, we pay attention to whether those patterns are persistent and disruptive. We offer clear, compassionate answers for personality disorders in teens without
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When a teen starts skipping school, pulling away from friends, or melting down over small things, families often turn to us at The Ridge RTC for answers. We understand how hard it is to watch from the sidelines while something deeper seems to be going on. Knowing what causes anxiety in teens helps you better
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When a teenager’s behavior shifts, pulling away from friends, lashing out at family, or taking dangerous risks, we know how frightening that feels. At The Ridge RTC, we also know how confusing it is when diagnoses change or do not fit what you see at home. Teens’ personality disorder misdiagnosis happens more often than families
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When your teen constantly seeks praise, dismisses others’ feelings, or lashes out over minor criticism, it’s natural to wonder if this is typical adolescent behavior or something more serious. While it’s normal for teens to be self-focused, a teenager with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) will show behaviors that go beyond what’s considered “typical teenage self-centeredness.”
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When emotional outbursts, rigid thinking, or intense ups and downs in your teen’s relationships feel like more than typical growing pains, structured therapeutic care can help. The role of therapy in teen personality disorders extends far beyond symptom management. It helps adolescents build emotional regulation skills, develop healthier relationship patterns, and interrupt harmful behaviors before
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When parents contact us at The Ridge RTC, their teen’s emotions often feel chaotic. Small events trigger intense reactions. Relationships shift suddenly. Families sense something deeper is happening. Learning about borderline personality disorder in teens can feel overwhelming and frightening, especially when you are already tired and worried. Early understanding and support change how symptoms
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When parents reach out to us at The Ridge RTC, they often describe months or years of watching their teen struggle with intense emotions, unstable relationships, or self-defeating behaviors. We understand how overwhelming this can feel. Finding effective treatment for teens with personality disorders requires expertise, structure, and compassion. And with the right support, real
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Some teens struggle in ways that may not ease with time. Emotional responses remain intense, relationships remain unstable, and a consistent sense of self does not develop. When these patterns repeat and deepen through adolescence, they may reflect early signs of a personality disorder rather than typical developmental stress. Key Takeaways Why Personality Disorder Signs
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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
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