Parenting a stressed teen can feel overwhelming. Learn how to cope, stay calm, and better support your teen without burning out.

Does your teen seem stuck in a constant loop of worry over grades, friendships, what others think, or even “what if” worst-case scenarios? Excessive worrying in teenagers is more than just a phase.

If your teen’s struggle with anxiety feels overwhelming, DBT can help with the ways anxiety can show up in adolescence: racing thoughts, emotional outbursts, school avoidance, and perfectionism.