Separation anxiety is a normal part of development for children from about six months to three years of age. Those who continue to show significant distress may have separation anxiety disorder. Many parents assume that this is something their child will outgrow with...
It’s common for people to start showing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms for the first time in their teens. It often goes unnoticed for several reasons: many parents and teachers have a narrow idea of what OCD looks like, and in some teens, the symptoms...
After a few months of summer break, it’s not unusual for teens to feel a bit nervous about going back to school and spending time with their peers. This is especially common before the transition into high school or when transferring to a new school. If your teen is...
Stomach pain is something that we’ve probably all had at one time or another. Perhaps you ate too much spicy food for dinner, or you have a lactose intolerance that flared up after getting the wrong milk in your coffee. But did you know that anxiety can also be a...
Loss is something we all experience. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship or a big life transition, grief is a natural part of healing. Sometimes, grief doesn’t ease with time. It deepens, lingers and starts to affect things like your...
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