Anxiety, at right — pictured here with Joy — is one of the new emotions in Inside Out 2 and really steals the show. (Pixar) The Disney Pixar film, out June 14, introduces five new emotions, including ...

As the number of kids suffering anxiety increases, what can parents do to address the symptoms? Here are some tips to help.

Mental health among youth and adolescents is in crisis and nationally mental health is a crisis among adults, as well. For the first time, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends anxiety ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

JUPITER, Fla. — Taylor Grant, a fourth-grade student, is glad to talk about her summer vacation, her teacher for the new school year and her favorite subject in the classroom, but she gets tense when ...

Dr. Whiteside answers the question: 'Passing On An Anxiety Disorder To Kids?' — -- Question: If I have an anxiety disorder how likely is it that my children will develop anxiety disorder as well?

Birth order plays a role in mental health, according to a new study. Being the eldest sibling or being an only child may be linked to anxiety and depression in kids as young as age 8, according to a ...

The end of summer signals a return to the classroom for millions of children. It's an exciting time for some, but it can also be scary. Many children and teens experience heightened anxiety as they ...

Pediatricians should screen children as young as 8 for anxiety and kids 12 and older for depression during routine well checks, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Tuesday. The recommendation ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools students go back to class on Aug. 18. There will be lots of smiling and first-day-of-school pictures. And for many children, there is a lot of anxiety about ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...