Blogs
What is School Refusal?
When a child refuses to attend school on a regular basis, it can be devastating for parents. School refusal, sometimes referred to as school phobia or school anxiety disorder, is more than a phase. It may have an impact on a child's future achievement and indicate a...
Social Anxiety in Children
The post-Covid era has brought new challenges for children, especially when it comes to navigating social interactions. After extended periods of isolation, many children are struggling with social anxiety, finding it harder to engage in group activities and school...
Helping Children Manage & Overcome Toxic Stress
Children, like adults, experience stress, and when that stress becomes prolonged and severe, it can become toxic, affecting their behavior and development. Toxic stress can have lasting consequences on a child's well-being, but with the right support, it can be...
An Interview with Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP & Ryan Seidman, PsyD
Q. There is new information and data regarding a rise in psychiatric problems in children and adolescents, especially anxiety issues. Why is there such an increase in the last 1ti years? A. Several issues have impacted children’s mental health over the last decade....
Digital Drama: Screens, Social Media, and Youth Social Anxiety
Children’s screen time has risen dramatically in recent years and their social media use has skyrocketed along with it. It isn’t uncommon for today’s adolescent to check their social media feeds more than a hundred times over the course of a day. As a result, mental...