Key Takeaways Gen Z teens and tweens are experiencing anxiety at higher rates that previous generationsGun violence, social media, and an unstable economy all contribute to their mental health ...

Other warning signs include increased crying, irritability, or anger. Physical complaints, like frequent headaches or stomach ...

Feelings of isolation and loneliness, as well as associated anxiety and depression, are growing everywhere — and most disturbingly, among our youth. Shocking data released by the Centers for Disease ...

Teens who felt more alienated during adolescence were more likely to be anxious. When children are small, their faces light up at the sight of mom and dad. But fast forward a few years, and the same ...

When anxiety goes unaddressed, it doesn’t just fade—it often transforms into depression. Whether you're raising a child, navigating your teen’s struggles, or managing your emotional health, ...

Giftedness, or any sort of talent or inordinately high degree of expertise, is positively correlated with perfectionism—the higher the talent, the more pressure to perfect it. Therefore, gifted ...

Things have changed a lot for kids since Leanza began practicing in 1995 -- and while she was in school -- including the influence of social media. In previous generations, a harmful rumor going ...

(WAVY) — Beginning next week, dozens of students across Hampton Roads will return to their classrooms, including some for the very first time. While many are excited for the upcoming school year, ...

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

The percentage of children under 18 years old with anxiety and depression increased steadily from 2016 to 2022, according to publicly available data from the National Survey of Children's Health that ...