Mental health

Physical activity can prevent depression in kids

Physical activity can prevent depression in kids

A study found that getting physically active on a regular basis can ward off future symptoms of depression in kids and adolescents.

Jill Buchner

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

Wendy Haaf

Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

As many as one in five women struggle with depression during pregnancy. A study has found one of the causes—and how you can avoid it.

Claire Gagne

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Karen Bannister shares the powerful story of her downward spiral into postpartum depression.

Karen Bannister

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

Claire was diagnosed with postpartum depression when her son was five months old. This is her story.

Today's Parent

Ask Dr. Dina: How much anxiety is normal for a kid?

Ask Dr. Dina: How much anxiety is normal for a kid?

A little anxiety is okay but too much can be a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

At first these parents thought their children’s reluctance was simple shyness. But they soon learned that dealing with selective mutism is never simple.

Amy Baskin

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

A new study finds that young people ages 12-17 have an increased prevalence of depression. Here’s what parents should look out for.

Kevin John Siazon

Why kids invent imaginary friends

Why kids invent imaginary friends

You shouldn't be worried about your kid's new pal, but here's what you should know.

Lisa Kadane

Anxiety disorders in children

Anxiety disorders in children

An anxious kid’s days are dominated by tension and “what if?” thinking. Here’s how to help a child who’s struggling with an anxiety disorder.

Paula Schuck

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

My five-year-old daughter, Anna, rarely worried about anything. This summer, that all changed.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

How we saved our son from OCD

How we saved our son from OCD

After my father died in 2012, my son was so shattered that he transformed from a regular, bright, happy-go-lucky, soccer-loving 10-year-old into a near-stranger.

Laurie Gough

Everything you need to know about taking care of your postpartum body

Postpartum care

Everything you need to know about taking care of your postpartum body

Aches, weird periods, and swelling. Your body goes through a lot after giving birth. Here's how to heal and feel more comfortable with your postpartum self.

Wendy Haaf

Autism news: The latest research

Autism news: The latest research

To recognize Autism Awareness Day, we’re looking at the latest autism news, including the most exciting breakthroughs, discoveries and research.

Wendy Haaf

4 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Preschoolers

4 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Preschoolers

Anxiety in preschoolers is quite common. Here's how you can help your child express their worries and learn to cope.

Leslee Mason

New motherhood is so lonely

New motherhood is so lonely

"I hate the anger I feel. I don’t feel angry at my daughter; I feel angry at my situation and my own inability to give my baby exactly what she needs."

Today's Parent

Heads up, moms! The middle school years are the worst

Heads up, moms! The middle school years are the worst

A new study finds that moms with 12- to 14-year-olds had higher stress levels and depression than women with kids in different age brackets.

Emma Waverman

Postpartum depression in dads

Postpartum depression in dads

Postpartum depression isn’t just the plight of new moms.

Lisa Bendall

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Despite having the ‘best job in the world,’ I was absolutely miserable and there was nothing that could take the edge off my anger and sadness.

Jennifer Pinarski

Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression

Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression

I knew all about postpartum depression, but surely I didn’t have it. I just needed to smile more. Try harder. That didn’t work.

Claire Tansey