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How to recognize the most common ones Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Allison Dubinski, LCSW When most people think of an eating disorder, what comes to mind is a painfully thin young woman who eats almost nothing. But there are actually three ...

Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that can cause teenagers and young adults to lose touch with reality. They see, hear or believe things that aren’t real or true. This is called psych...

Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What is borderline personality disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that comes with extreme emotions, intense challenges with self-esteem, and difficulty forming strong, stabl...

Your child needs support—so your job isn't done. Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Here are some important ways to support your child in college and to stay involved in his or her life despite the distance. Establis...

Problem-solving skills can help students keep from being overwhelmed Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Lindsey Giller, PsyD , Lindsay Macchia, PhD What You'll Learn Why is the transition to college hard for some students? What skills can college s...

Why the first years away from home are a perfect storm for anorexia and bulimia Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Allison Baker, MD , Douglas W. Bunnell, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S What You'll Learn Why are kids at greater risk for eating disorders in co...

It takes practice, so high school is the time to start Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Allison Baker, MD What You'll Learn Why is it important for kids to learn to manage their own medication? How can parent help prepare kids to manage meds in...

Support for students who aren't ready for college Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd When the time comes for kids to start applying to college, it isn’t that uncommon for parents and teens to want to take a ste...

Speaking up for yourself is the first step to getting better Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn How do you tell your parents you need help for a mental health problem? What should you ...

When teens are struggling, speaking up can be hard, but reaching out is the first step to feeling better. How to get started. Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn Why is it so important to talk about mental health...

While still taking care of yourself Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Lindsay Macchia, PhD What You'll Learn How can you help a friend who is struggling emotionally? What are the right things to say and do? How do you know when to get an ad...

Types of treatment that can work for children Writer: Caroline Miller Mental health treatment for kids fits into two broad categories: therapy and medication. In therapy, a clinician works with the child, and their parents, to reduce the symptoms that are c...

Waiting is a decision, and something is never nothing Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Alan Ravitz, MD, MS What You'll Learn How will I know if my child needs professional help? What kinds of prob...

Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Mental health care is usually included in health insurance plans that cover your kids, but the specific benefits vary a lot depending on your insurance provider and plan. To get the most out of your family’s insurance and avoid une...

And how to find the right therapist for your child Writer: Sharon Boone Clinical Experts: Rhonda Boyd, PhD , Ruth C. White, PhD, MPH, MSW , Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH What You'll Learn Why is there mistrust of mental health professionals among Black ...

Tips for knowing whether your clinician is following best practices Writer: Caroline Miller What You'll Learn What are the best practices in children’s mental health treatment? How can you tell if your child’s clinician is following best practices? What...

Recognizing the power of the relationship between a patient, a doctor, and the family. Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Experts: Alessandro De Nadai, PhD , Ron J. Steingard, MD Ask a bunch of mental health professionals about their biggest frustration in the ...

And why they need to want to get better to actually get better Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Dave Anderson, PhD , Stephanie Dowd, PsyD What You'll Learn Why do teens refuse treatment when they need it? What can parents do t...

Kids do best when all the adults close to them are working together Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Catherine Lord, PhD , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn How do you explain your child’s mental health diagnosis and...

Strategies for parents seeking remote mental health treatment Writer: Katherine Martinelli What You'll Learn How do I get telehealth therapy for my child? What resources are available to help me find a provider? What kinds of things should I ask a provi...