This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

Recognizing mental health issues in young people is a critical aspect of parenting and professional care that often flies under the radar. Children and adolescents face a myriad of challenges as they ...

As parents, we want our children to thrive, but what happens when we don’t understand or recognize symptoms that may signal they’re struggling? Brianna Hewett, LCSW clinical coordinator with the ...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of mental health challenges in children, particularly anxiety and depression. These conditions, once thought to primarily affect adults, are ...

Anxiety disorders are often associated with adults dealing with stress, but anxiety also affects children. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, around 7.1 percent of children ...

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. Everyone feels sad or worried from time to time – including kids. But how can parents tell when it’s something more serious? “Are they no longer engaging in ...

It may have been monsters under the bed, robbers breaking into the house or ghosts lurking in the darkness sending shivers down your spine when you were young. Many people might vividly remember their ...

Anxiety isn’t just about feeling stressed or worried. For millions of Americans it’s a daily battle that affects everything from relationships to career choices. With 31% of adults experiencing an ...

Everybody gets anxious sometimes, whether in response to something reality-based—such as the possibility of getting seriously ill with COVID-19—or something wholly imagined, such as the possibility of ...