Tag: anxiety
Managing Emotions in College: How Parents Can Help Students
The first years after high school are a huge transition that can trigger anxiety and more. Learn how to help young adults with managing emotions in college.
Dealing With Back-to-School Anxiety
A new study says talking about it with your kids helps soothe September jitters. Plus, discover five tips for addressing back-to-school anxiety.
Anxiety in Elderly Increases When Basic Needs Aren’t Met
A study from the University of Michigan highlights the need for more services for aging adults, citing growing rates of anxiety in elderly people.
Compulsive Skin Picking in Children
Notice your child picking at skin? This body-focused repetitive behavior could indicate something more. Here, a local therapist talks compulsive skin picking in children.
Anxiety in Kids: Identifying and Treating This Mental Health Issue
Anxiety in kids is common, but pinpointing these disorders can be tricky, thanks to subtle symptoms that aren't clear to parents – let alone the kids themselves.
Heart vs. Head: Reflecting on Childhood Anxiety
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief reflects on the childhood anxiety she dealt with and how it relates to part one of our Kids Mental Health series.
Kids Facing Fears and the Example of Marge
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks about the October 2018 cover story, which focuses on helping kids face their fears, and her childhood neighbor who let fear cripple her in many ways.