Mental Health

Anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children. There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. Because the start of a new school year can trigger or worsen anxiety in stressed-out children and teens, we tapped NYC Licensed ...read more

COVID has cut back on a lot of opportunities for teens to feel like they are a part of the community. Sports, music and theater programs have been slashed leaving teens feeling isolated and bored. With the fall looking dubious at best for a normal school season, it's time to keep ...read more

Pregnancy, labor, and delivery--these not minor events. It's a life-changing journey with up and downs. For those who have never had a baby, it’s difficult to imagine the emotional (and physical) roller coaster associated with growing a person, giving birth to them, and caring ...read more

I've experienced stress and generalized anxiety. And while I recognized that the two often go hand in hand, I also discovered through personal experience that they're different afflictions. For me, stress is acute--usually centered around a change or event. Anxiety, on the other ...read more

Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster. But it also impacts those who see that dazzling smile.  A smile can be infectious--spreading joy and warmth to others. And it can also do ...read more