Media Appearances
Warning signs of suicide: How to help kids with stress and mental health
Suicide is a leading cause of death among teenagers, but it’s a tough topic for many parents to discuss with their kids. Jennifer Hartstein, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with suicidal adolescents, joins [...]
Seven Teen Suicides in Just Under a Year in One Utah Town
Teen suicide clusters (or contagions) are happening in communities across the country with kids starting at age 11 tragically taking their lives. We are living in a time when teen suicide has reached epic proportions. [...]
If You’re Feeling Stressed, a New Study Says, “Start Cleaning!”
Want to boost your mood this spring? Get cleaning - seriously! In addition to having a fresh and organized space, cleaning has been proven to improve your mood.
How ‘snowplow parenting’ can hurt child development
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein and Jessica Lahey joined MPR News to talk about snowplow parenting, what it is and how it affects children. They also gave some guidance for overeager parents who just want their children to succeed.
When to advocate for your child–and when to back off
It’s ridiculously hard to watch your child struggle. But being a “fixer” could hurt them more.
4 Things You Can Stop Worrying About If You Want Your Kids to Be Successful
It’s no secret that parents want their children to be successful. They’ve raised them and want to make sure they have the best opportunities in life. Different parents take this idea to different extremes, though.
Suicide Tips Hidden in Children’s Videos Alarming Parents
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein spoke with Daily Mail TV about some scary things that are happening with your child’s videos. Watch what she had to say.
How to manage family stress during the holidays
The holidays can be overwhelming enough, but mix in a little family, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for stress. Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein and family therapist George James sit down with Kathie Lee and Hoda [...]
Signs of anxiety and depression you shouldn’t ignore
Psychologists Jennifer Hartstein and Jeff Gardere talk about the signs of anxiety and depression, from emotional to physical symptoms. The mental health experts also share ways to deal with mental health issues, including detaching from [...]
KLG and Hoda learn how to be happy on and off social media
Everyone on social media looks so happy in posts about their amazing vacation or perfect family — but what you’re seeing isn’t always a reality. Jessica Abo, author of “Unfiltered: How to Be as [...]
How Kate Spade’s tragic death is shedding light on depression, suicide
Kate Spade's father is speaking out about their family's tragic loss and new numbers out from the CDC show a dramatic increase in the number of Americans dying by suicide. ABC's Deborah Roberts is [...]
Anthony Bourdain & Kate Spade have celebs sharing about mental illness
The shocking deaths of iconic designer Kate Spade and chef and author Anthony Bourdain have inspired a number of celebrities to share their battles with mental illness on social media, including Dwayne “The Rock” [...]
Megyn Kelly Roundtable: Deaths of Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade Still Send Shockwaves
Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Amy Holmes of PBS’ “In Principle,” MSNBC analyst Zerlina Maxwell and psychologist Jennifer Hartstein to discuss topics of the day, including the tragic deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. [...]
Are we ever too old to fight with our friends?
Continuing the new series “I Thought I Was Too Old For…,” Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes psychologist Jennifer Hartstein to talk about whether we’re ever too old to fight with our friends. “Life changes create [...]
All teens should be screened for depression, new guidelines urge
With a growing number of young people reporting severe depression, parents and pediatricians are being encouraged to recognize the symptoms.
How to talk to your children about school shootings
Megyn Kelly talks to psychologist Jennifer Hartstein and school psychologist Tom Kersting about the Florida school shooting. Hartstein says “kids have gotten more anxious”.
Megyn Kelly opens up about her personal experience with body shaming
On Megyn Kelly TODAY, Megyn talks about her personal experience with body shaming, saying “I was chubby, by any standard” in middle school, and subject to humiliating pranks, before she briefly cut her intake to 500 calories a day. She is joined by personal trainer Bob Harper and psychologist Jennifer Hartstein for a candid discussion.
How to stress less (and enjoy more) this holiday season
The holidays can bring pressure to please everyone. Family therapist Jennifer Hartstein has suggestions for taking the stress out: Keep the peace, and communicate about how much you want to spend.
Kids who are addicted to smartphones may have an imbalance in the brain
Teens who can't put away their phones aren't just entranced: Their brains actually have a chemical imbalance, a small new study has found.
How to talk to your kids about the mass shooting in Las Vegas
In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, family psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins TODAY to address how to talk to your children about the tragedy. She says that pointing out that [...]