stages. This blog explains how the same DBT skills—such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and communication—can look different for teens navigating big emotions, adults managing stress and burnout, and families working toward healthier communication and connection.

Burnout does not always look like falling apart. For many students and high-functioning professionals in NYC, it can feel like quiet exhaustion, emotional numbness, and simply trying to get through the day. This post explores what burnout can feel like, why city life may intensify it, and how mindfulness and therapy can support recovery.