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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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.