Feeling anxiety arise in our bodies is distressing in itself, let alone seeing it happen in children. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, you may feel extra anxious when you see a child pacing, ...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in children. The rates of children with anxiety have been growing dramatically. In 2021, a meta-analysis (translation: a study that combines ...
When I was first studying psychology, thirty years ago, I learned that about 10-20% of children are born with a temperament that is highly reactive to anything new and unfamiliar. Some of these ...
Childhood today looks very different from even a generation ago. Kids and youth are often juggling busy schedules and ...
Anxiety is meant to be a fleeting response to stress — like a job interview or crossing a bridge when afraid of heights. Our cortisol and adrenaline spike, we feel panicked, and then, once the moment ...
One in eight children has a child anxiety disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health, and it can take a lot of patience from parents to help their kids find some calm. The good news for ...
Dr. Ross is a senior staff psychiatrist at Boston University Health Services. This month, across the country, a new cohort of students is being accepted into colleges. And if recent trends continue, ...
I often tell my daughter, “You can do hard things!” She’s cautious about new and challenging experiences, like making friends and learning how to swim. As a young child, she is still learning what she ...