Identifying Eating Disorders in Young Kids
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Now Mental Health Check to to discuss a fairly new eating disorder called Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder that is becoming more common in kids.
TODAY Goes Back to School
The transition from elementary to middle school can be transformative, from switching classes to interacting with peers on social media. Dr. Jennifer Hartstein discusses ways to effectively communicate with kids about this and what they should expect.
Pandemic Dating with Dr. Jennifer Hartstein
Psychotherapist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins Julie Mason of Julie Mason Mornings on Sirius XM on a rose petal-strewn Valentine's Day broadcast to talk love in the time of COVID.
The Mental Health Conditions On the Rise Thanks to Social Media
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jen Hartstein shares on The Doctors that social media creates a breeding ground for the constant need to compare yourself to others. This can lead to many mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, disordered eating and body dysmorphia.
Alarming Trend – Increase in Teenage Girls Developing Tics
An alarming new trend among teenage girls in this country, during the pandemic doctors report an increase in the number of girls who developed tics, similar to those we've seen in Tourette Syndrome (TS).
TODAY Special: Mind Matters
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Carson Daly sits down with kids and experts on TODAY to discuss the toll the pandemic has taken on their mental health.
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