Anxiety is often not an all-or-nothing feeling. Just like other emotions, anxiety exists along a continuum with different levels of intensity. You can picture this continuum using the anxiety ...

The anticipation of a new school year brings a complex mix of emotions for both students and teachers in K-12 education. As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, experiencing anxiety about returning ...

A study out of the University of Minnesota has revealed that kids who face various forms of exclusionary discipline (ED) at school were at greater risk of developing anxiety and depression. The ...

Have you noticed a worried look on your child’s face more often lately? Maybe they're refusing to go to school, having “meltdowns” at the bus stop, or developing mysterious stomachaches that land them ...

In Worcester, schools begin Monday for Grades 1 through 12. A tip: Before school begins, take your child on a tour of the building. Having a routine can help lessen anxiety, regardless of grade. It’s ...

Back-to-school time can stimulate anxiety in kids and parents. There is a lot of pressure and expectation about starting a new school year. What can you do about this? How can you help your kids while ...

As a clinical psychologist that provides both psychotherapy to pre-teens and adolescents as well as court-custody evaluations for high-conflict families, I have become aware of a deceivingly prevalent ...

An online intervention for highly anxious parents may effectively reduce the risk of intergenerational transmission of anxiety to their children. A parallel-group, randomised, non-blinded controlled ...