Do you have a bad habit of biting your nails whenever you're anxious, stressed or bored? You're not alone. In fact, nearly 20 to 30% of the population have the same habit — but the seemingly innocuous behavior is actually not as harmless as you might think.

What's the right age for a child to cross the street by him or herself? The AAP has thoughts on how old our kids should be before they try out some independence.

A half dozen young people who spoke to NBC News about how they've used dark humor to cope with the feeling of dread that the US could be on the precipice.

In a time when the world seems to be divided on every issue imaginable, the people of the internet have recently agreed upon one fundamental truth: Seemingly ordinary objects that are really made of cake are absolutely CRAZY.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry prompted backlash this weekend after likening President Trump to a teenage girl.

Dr. Sanno Zack and Dr. Rebecca Berry discuss stress specific to teenagers and how parents can differentiate between typical adolescent moodiness and when anxiety is above normal.

This study provides preliminary evidence of the feasibility and efficacy of the Stanford cue-centered treatment for reducing posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety in children chronically exposed to violence.

Dr. Berry discusses the findings of a new study revealing the potential severe implications of poor sleep in children.

Dr. Berry discusses the psychology of fear, including the physiological response making horror movies a fun experience.

Dr. Rebecca Berry discusses strategies for parents to avoid passing on their own anxieties to their children.

Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Berry in her verified profile on Psychology Today.

If your child has been diagnosed with tics and Tourette disorder, you might be wondering what this means for your child and family. Dr. Rebecca Berry and a patient’s family share their perspectives to help you better understand your child, investigate treatments and therapies, and get the support your child needs at home and school.

Dr Berry presents insightful webinars at the Child Study Centre, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, offering practical tips and advice for effective parenting and improving children’s emotional health.

Dr. Berry, in partnership with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s WonderLab, offers strategies to help both parents and their children learn to process and manage difficult feelings related to these unexpected changes.

Dr. Berry discusses the subtle signs of anxiety in children. Learn how to read their behaviors to better understand what's going on in those little minds.

Dr. Berry discusses parallels between developmental milestones and scaling a business on Masters of Scale Podcast episode 128 hosted by Reid Hoffman and featuring Babylist’s Natalie Gordon.