Brain Balance Blog:
Anxiety

Why Are So Many Teen Girls Struggling with Sadness? A Look at Mental Health, Social Media, and the Brain

A Rising Crisis in Teen Girls In recent years, a startling trend has emerged—one that has every parent asking the same questions: What’s going on […]

Why Movement Matters: What Preschoolers on a Treadmill Can Teach Us About Brain Development

By Dr. Rebecca Jackson. Inspired by research from the University of Illinois and the foundational principles of Brain Balance

Understanding the Full Impact of ADHD: A Whole-Brain Approach to Support and Intervention

By Dr. Rebecca Jackson

Understanding Sensory Processing and Anxiety

In a world full of stimuli, our brains work tirelessly to filter, interpret, and respond to countless pieces of sensory information every second. For […]

The Science Behind Brain Balance

By Dr. Rebecca Jackson

From Surviving to Thriving: Brooke's Story

We recently sat down with Brain Balance parent, Amanda Weber, to talk about her experience in the 12-week at-home program. She enrolled her daughter […]

Signs that Anxiety is Causing Defiant Behavior

Anxiety is often mistaken as shyness. When a child is shy, however, they don't tend to show many, if any, defiant behavior. After all, some kids tend […]

Could My Child's Diet Be Causing Anxious Behavior?

Childhood anxiety is on-the-rise, and for those impacted, a healthy, balanced diet is critical. Within the United States, approximately 7.1 percent […]

Are My Child’s Sleep Issues Related to School Anxiety?