This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is a typical part of ...

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, it feels like a tight chest or a racing heart. For others, it shows up as constant worrying, spiraling thoughts, or panic that makes everyday ...

What are coping skills? Coping skills can be thought of as conscious and unconscious ways we hold, navigate, and process the feeling of emotional or mental overwhelm. Coping skills can also be thought ...

When our emotions are really intense, there are things we can do to change our emotional state to help us feel better. Here are some examples. Take a note of which coping tools work for you and which ...

The first semester is often filled with excitement, but it can also bring academic pressures, social transitions, and emotional ups and downs. As a parent, your support is a powerful anchor. One of ...

Honing your stress management skills can help improve common behavioral symptoms of stress like nail biting, skin picking, and overeating. Stress happens when your body responds to a challenge. It can ...

The deep breathing and mindfulness activities we showed you are only a few examples of different coping skills. There is a wide variety of tools and activities out there to suit your child’s specific ...