What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by disruptive behavior in children that lasts at least six months. Children with ODD openly defy the guidance of authority figures and are often hostile to peers. If you have a child, it’s important to recognize the signs of ODD and seek treatment as soon as […]…
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by daily instability. People with BPD experience intense mood swings and can often be spurred by irrational thoughts and feelings about themselves and others which greatly affect their interactions. On a daily basis, people with BPD can struggle with self-image, impulsivity and emotional regulation. Signs […]…
The LGBTQ+ Community: Celebrating Advocacy, Joy & Resilience
On June 28, 1970, the first Pride march was held in New York City on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. The year before, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in the city’s Greenwich Village. The police raid sparked days of protests and uprising in the community. The Stonewall […]…
How to Stay Calm During Quarantine
My name is Christine Marie Frey. I am the founder of the new teen online mental health community and movement BrainXP. In today’s video, I’m going to be giving you guys my five tips to help teens stay calm during the COVID-19 quarantine. It’s been tough for a lot of us to learn how […]…
How to Remove Toxic Relationships From Your Life to Improve Your Mental Health
Updated on 4/18/25 For many of us, it can be difficult to acknowledge when a relationship becomes toxic; however, if someone is treating you cruelly, is manipulative, is always criticizing you or is emotionally abusive, then it may be time to remove that relationship from your life. Whether this toxic relationship is with a friend, […]…
Supporting Your Teen During the Pandemic
We are months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us are trying to find ways to stay positive through our worlds have been derailed. While some have become adjusted to this “new normal”, others continue to struggle with social distancing restrictions, financial instability, and the tragedy that has been brought on by this disease. […]…
5 Mental Health Activities You Can Do At Home
As you hunker down at home, it’s important to find activities that you enjoy, especially if you suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders. Engaging in fun home activities is both inexpensive and supports positive mental health. Below are five mental health activities adults, teens, and children from different age groups and physical […]…
How to Combat Overwhelming Emotions
We all experience emotions, and we all know the feeling when our emotions seem to be taking over us. It would be nice if our lives could be filled with positivity and happiness all the time, but that is simply not possible. We do need to encourage ourselves to be accepting of all of our […]…
Let’s Discover Together during Mental Health Awareness Month
The world is in the thick of a pandemic and the unknown can feel scary. Now more than ever, it’s important to focus on mental well-being. Today in the United States, approximately 43 million adults have a mental illness and nearly 10 million people have it to the point where it’s debilitating. It’s possible even […]…
How Anxiety and Anger Are Connected
Anxiety and anger often go hand-in-hand, with anxiety sometimes resulting in frustration or even rage if it is not addressed. Furthermore, the fear and insecurity associated with anxiety can lead to defensive outbursts of anger when individuals feel threatened. Insufficient sleep, changes to daily routines and excessive stress can also contribute to an anxious person’s […]…