Childhood Anxiety
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Kids and AI: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding how AI impacts developing brains is crucial. Learn what parents can do to guide children toward responsible, healthy AI use.
Addressing Childhood Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health Concerns
Mental health conditions are rising in children and adolescents, but they’re also being addressed earlier with promising outcomes. Whether therapy or medication are involved, hope exists for those who are struggling.
How to Talk to Kids About Violence in the News
Disturbing images from war and other events in the news can have a profound effect on children living far from the violence.
How Parents Can Help Kids Manage Social Media
A new advisory from the Surgeon General warns that social media can pose a “profound risk of harm” to children and teens' mental health. Parents need more strategies than ever to help their children thrive.
Mental Health Problems for Kids on the Rise with COVID Pandemic
The U.S. surgeon general recently sounded an alarm about a mental health crisis gripping the nation’s children and adolescents. Symptoms of depression and anxiety have spiked, as have emergency room visits for mental health issues.
General Anxiety Disorder in Kids: When Worry and Fear Doesn't Go Away
Generalized anxiety disorder is a mental health problem. A child with generalized anxiety disorder has a lot of worry and fear that may be more intense than expected.
Recognizing Emotional Problems in Teens – and When to Seek Help
Adolescence is accompanied by physical and emotional changes, a desire for independence and facing decisions about social activities. The COVID pandemic has added new challenges and heightened anxiety.
Teen Behavior: What's Worrisome, What's Not
Does it seem as if you and your teenager live in different worlds? Many parents find it hard to interpret their teens’ behavior. Is your child just acting like a typical teen or does she or he need your help?