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Video: Managing Fears and Phobias in Kids and Teens

Growing up can be frightening. The path to adulthood is fraught with fears, both rational and irrational, challenging children and adolescents alike. And while it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar fears can lead to...

Anxiety and OCD Course Advises on Supporting Kids and Teens

On March 21, 2024, McLean Hospital hosted Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens, a course aimed at health care professionals, educators, and parents. Experts Lisa W. Coyne, PhD , Fairlee C. Fabrett, PhD , and Jeff Szymanski, PhD , weighed in on topics including the fundamentals of anxiety and OCD, how...

In the Media: How Therapy Can Help During Life-Changing Events Like COVID

Dr. David H. Rosmarin looks at the results of a study that looked at the stress levels of people with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental Health

The social media platform Instagram made headlines last year for suppressing likes in an effort to curb the comparisons and hurt feelings associated with attaching popularity to sharing content. But do these efforts combat mental health issues, or are they simply applying a band-aid to a wound? It’s...

Understanding Anxiety in Kids and Teens

As a parent, teacher, babysitter, or even neighbor, you may notice behavior that concerns you. Though you may not be able to immediately identify it, you know something is not right. Anxiety in children can show up in different ways, such as avoidance of activities or experiences, irritability, and...

In the Media: Severity of Anxiety Did Not Increase During Pandemic

Dr. David H. Rosmarin explores how people used cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens 101

A conversation with Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, and Jeff Szymanski, PhD, on the basics of anxiety and OCD in youth.

Video: Effective Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and OCD in Kids and Teens

A conversation with Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, and Jeff Szymanski, PhD, on the latest evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders and OCD.

Video: Anxiety and OCD in the Classroom: Parents, Schools, and Health Care Professionals

A conversation with Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, Fairlee C. Fabrett, PhD, and Jeff Szymanski, PhD, on how parents, educators, and clinicians can help children who experience anxiety in their most common setting: school.

Video: Diagnostics: OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and Phobias in Kids and Teens

A conversation with Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, and Jeff Szymanski, PhD, on best practices when it comes to recognizing and diagnosing OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and phobia.

In the Media: How the Already Anxious Avoided Global Spike in COVID Anxiety

Dr. David H. Rosmarin reports that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) appear to have been protective against pandemic-related anxiety.

Being in Therapy Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Prevented Anxiety Uptick During Its Peak

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertainty, and resulting isolation measures, which in turn resulted in increases in anxiety for many. According to new research, however, individuals who were in...

A Parent’s Guide to College Student Mental Health

Parents often need help addressing both the mental health and academic needs of their college-age child. When students have mental health challenges, parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure about where to start to help make things better. Awareness and treatment are essential to preventing crises...

In the Media: CBD Shown to More Effectively Ease Anxiety Compared to THC

Dr. Staci Gruber offers independent feedback to new research showing that CBD may help alleviate short-term anxiety.

In the Media: Tips To Cope With Medical Test Anxiety

Justin Gillis offers ways to cope with the fear and anxiety around medical testing.

In the Media: Give Yourself a Mental Health Edge

Dr. David H. Rosmarin recommends harnessing one’s anxiety to help attain goals.

Video: Addressing and Overcoming Test Anxiety

Taking tests can be stressful. That’s a fact most of us know from experience. But in today’s increasingly competitive world filled with high-stakes exams, far too many students find themselves overwhelmed by severe test anxiety. Unaddressed, this stress can become debilitating and prompt teens and...

Podcast: Fear, Anxiety, or Panic?

Jeff talks to Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk about both the helpful and unhealthy ways we respond to perceived and imagined threats. Nathaniel offers tips for recognizing different panic and anxiety disorders, when to seek help, and answers audience questions. Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD , is a licensed...

Video: Effectively Addressing Teen Anxiety and ADHD

It’s not unusual for children and adolescents to feel anxious, nor is it uncommon for them to have trouble regulating their attention. But sustained fear and worry can be symptoms of anxiety disorders, and persistent attention dysregulation can be a sign of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...

In the Media: How Long Does Klonopin Stay in Your System?

Dr. Amber N. Edinoff shares how certain anti-anxiety medications remain in one’s system and how these medications are used for other conditions.

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