Jelena Kecmanovic

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Why tween girls especially are struggling so much

Mental health issues are on the rise, but tween girls about ages 10 to 14 appear to be struggling more than in the past, a psychologist says.

Holidays can bring stress. Here are five ways to deal with it.

This time of the year can bring about stress and anxiety. But these tips will help you stay resilient.

4 ways that older people can bolster or improve their mental health

A psychologist explains several approaches to relieve such feelings as depression, anxiety and other fears.

Cicadas, snakes, mice — phobias of insects and other things can shrink people’s lives

But research shows that cognitive behavior therapy can effectively treat irrational fears, in both adults and children.