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How Children Process Grief and How to Help Them Medically reviewed by Nathan Greene, PsyD — By Nancy Lovering — Updated on February 21, 2022 If you and your child are experiencing a significant loss, they may not process it the same way as you. Your child’s age largely determines how they may experience and process grief. The language and concepts most appropriate to discuss loss and hardship with a

Common Symptoms of Anxiety in Children Medically reviewed by Akilah Reynolds, PhD — By Sian Ferguson and Sandra Silva Casabianca on May 5, 2021 Not all kids experience anxiety in the same way. You can learn the signs and symptoms. It’s natural and not uncommon to feel concerned about the possible symptoms of anxiety in children. Sometimes, identifying these symptoms or recognizing them as anxiety might even be difficult. In

When Is It Time to Seek Marriage Counseling? Medically reviewed by Jennifer Litner, PhD, LMFT, CST — By Madelyn Brown — Updated on August 22, 2022 Marriage and conflict often go hand-in-hand. Here are some signs that it’s time to seek marriage counseling. There are many reasons why people might experience strife in a marriage: stretched finances, differences in parenting choices, or infidelity can wreak havoc on any relationship. When

32 of the Best Ways to Get Organized When You Have ADHD Medically reviewed by Danielle Wade, LCSW — By Hope Gillette — Updated on July 7, 2021 Staying organized might be a challenge for people living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it is possible. It’s natural for projects and responsibilities to get out of hand once in a while. You may have a busy schedule, or it

What Is the Difference Between Supporting and Enabling? Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Michelle Pugle — Updated on March 27, 2023 Enabling behaviors can encourage unhelpful habits and behaviors, even if it’s unknowingly. But supporting behaviors can empower a loved one to recover. If you love someone with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, you may feel as though you’re doing everything in your power

Is Your Quest for Self-Awareness Harming You? By Mark Travers, Ph.D. Many people turn to therapy when they begin to realize that too much information might not be such a good thing, especially when it comes to the self. They say: “I don’t remember the last time I felt issue-free. Am I crazy to care about my mental health and personality?” “I ruminate on the littlest changes in thought or feeling that might