Child & Adolescent Related Content

Experiencing anxiety is a natural part of growing up, and there’s no question that kids and teens face many very real reasons to feel anxious. Typically, they learn to navigate those feelings. But when anxiety persists and becomes seemingly unmanageable, it can impact schoolwork, relationships, and...

Bullying can take on many forms and can happen at any time—whether a child is on the playground or on their smartphone. And, sadly, it’s common: as many as 20% of kids and teens report being bullied, but less than half of the kids who say they’re bullied report it to someone of authority. What’s the...

There’s no question that teachers and faculty members at elementary, middle, and high schools play critical roles in the educational growth of the students in their care. Through their work, they have the power to impart knowledge, foster a love of learning, and help shape future careers. It’s...

A conversation with David J. Alperovitz, PsyD, and Suzanne Potts, LMSW, MPH, on supporting young athletes and the mental well-being struggles they may encounter.

A conversation with Abigail Stark, PhD, on how we can help young athletes train their mental health muscles. Cali Werner, LCSW, also shares her own experiences as a young person with OCD and an elite athlete.

McLean’s R. Meredith Elkins, PhD, walks us through the basics of anxiety—especially in children and adolescents—and helps us understand healthy and unhealthy signs and symptoms and how to know when to seek help. Find resources and more about the expert below. Anxiety 101 Anxiety is one of the...

Anxiety can be especially disruptive in the lives of children and teens. McLean’s Abigail Stark, PhD, helps us understand anxiety in young people and recognize signs that a child needs help. Find resources and more about the expert below. What Is Normal Anxiety? First of all, it’s important to know...

When a child or teen is struggling with anxiety, it can be hard as parents or other key adults in the child’s life to know what to do. McLean’s R. Meredith Elkins, PhD, offers strategies for adults to help the young people they care for. Find resources and more about the expert below. Compassion and...

We all procrastinate sometimes. McLean’s Michelle Silverman, PhD, helps us recognize when procrastination can be disruptive in a young person’s life and what to do when it is. Find resources and more about the expert below. Why We Procrastinate Procrastination among kids and adolescents is a common...

Panic attacks and anxiety are often confused for each other. McLean’s Michelle Silverman, PhD, helps us understand the difference between panic and anxiety especially when either is affecting a child or teen. Find resources and more about the expert below. Panic vs. Anxiety A panic attack is an...

McLean’s Michelle Silverman, PhD, helps us identify the differences between fear, anxiety, and phobias. She also talks a bit about how we can help kids when they encounter each. Find resources and more about the expert below. Fear vs. Anxiety Fear is a basic, universal human emotion—it’s something...