Youth Mental Health

Brendin Fernandez felt lost and alone after moving to New York City as a junior in high school. Today, with help from clinicians and advocates from NewYork-Presbyterian, he’s starting college with confidence and a new sense of purpose.

A clinical psychologist breaks down four takeaways from new research showing early smartphone use can lead to eating disorder symptoms.

A psychiatrist with the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, explores the science behind kindness and how it affects both mental and physical health.

Child behavioral expert Dr. Jennifer Cross explains how screen time impacts learning, sleep and social skills in children, and why some screens are better than others.

A pediatrician explains the benefits of the positive parenting approach and how to practice it in your own family.

A psychologist explains the signs of screen addiction, how it impacts their brain, and what caregivers can do to support better tech habits.

A psychologist weighs the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence as a tool for mental health.

An expert provides smart strategies for helping school-age kids return to a structured, post-summer bedtime regimen.

As children prepare to go back to school, a psychologist shares strategies for reducing school anxiety and how to identify early signs of stress.

A sleep neurologist and a psychiatrist explain how nightmares and night terrors affect children and adults alike.