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Healing for students dealing with tragedy begins in the classroom Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD What You'll Learn How can teachers help kids deal with traumatic events? What can teachers do to help children gri...

And how do they affect children? Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD We all feel anxious sometimes, but some children experience anxiety that is so serious that it makes it very hard for them to fun...

How to support your child without enabling their anxiety Clinical Expert: Grace Berman, LCSW Many well-meaning parents try to protect anxious kids from their fears, but overprotecting can actually make anxiety worse. H...

What it looks like, and why it's often mistaken for something else Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Ken Schuster, PsyD What You'll Learn What might anxiety look like at school? Why is anxiety sometimes confused with other problems like ADHD or lear...

Clinical Expert: Alnardo Martinez, LMHC What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and teenagers. Kids with OCD experience unwanted thoughts, worries or impulses called obsessi...

Physical symptoms are often the way children experience anxiety Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Amanda Greenspan, LCSW , Janine Domingues, PhD Key Takeaways Kids with anxiety often experience real physical symptoms like headaches ...

Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Nancy Rappaport, MD Key Takeaways Problem behaviors like tantrums, outbursts, and running away can be symp...

Clinical Expert: Samantha Carey, PsyD What is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is often diagnosed in children. ADHD can make it very hard for children to focus on their schoolwork or other tasks, pay a...

Signs that a child might have the disorder, and other problems that may be confused with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these behaviors can also be caused by anxiety, lea...

And the emotional costs of being overlooked Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Stephen Hinshaw, PhD , Patricia Quinn, MD , Kathleen Nadeau, PhD What You'll Learn How are girls with ADHD different from boys with the disorder? Why do girls tend to...

Why are tantrums, outbursts and defiance so common in kids with the disorder? And how can we help them behave better? Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways ADHD makes it hard for kids to control frustrati...

Kids don’t have to be hyperactive to have ADHD Writer: Kristin Wilcox Clinical Expert: Adam S. Zamora, PsyD Key Takeaways Inattentive ADHD involves difficulty paying attention, forgetfulness, and struggles with executive functioning, but wi...

And what parents can do about it Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Key Takeaways Kids with ADHD have messy rooms because they struggle with executive functioning skills like planning, prioritizing, and staying focused on boring tasks. Parents should break “...

Clinical Expert: Jill Emanuele, PhD What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder that can cause children and teenagers to feel very sad and hopeless. Kids with depression have trouble enjoying things they used to love. They may also seem listless and ...

Signs your child might be more than moody Writer: Ron J. Steingard, MD Clinical Expert: Ron J. Steingard, MD What You'll Learn What are the symptoms of depression in teens? Why is it important to catch depression early? What is the treatment for depres...

Start by listening without judgment, not trying to 'fix' them Writer: Stephanie Dowd, PsyD Clinical Expert: Stephanie Dowd, PsyD Key Takeaways Signs of teen depression include persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities...

How irritability and anger can be signs of depression in children and teenagers Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Lauren Allerhand, PsyD What You'll Learn When are irritability and anger signs of depression in children and teenagers? How is this ...

What parents need to know about therapy, medication and finding a good clinician Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Jill Emanuele, PhD , Wendy Nash, MD What You'll Learn How does treatment for depression work? What kinds of therapy can t...

Understanding them is the first step to reducing them Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Steven Dickstein, MD , Vasco Lopes, PsyD Key Takeaways Tantrums and meltdowns occur when children can’t manage big emotions like anger and frust...

When children struggle with their behavior, it can have a negative impact on everyone in the family. Parents know they need to respond, but they often aren’t sure what’s the best strategy, especially if a child is frequently acting out and nothing seems to wor...