Stress feels like you have too much to handle. You might feel worried or uncomfortable about something and it can make you feel tense, upset, or even get headaches or stomach aches.

If you often feel very worried, nervous, or afraid about things that might not seem scary to others, and these feelings are strong enough to interfere with your daily life, it might be anxiety.

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s when someone finds it really hard to focus, sit still, or think before acting. They might feel like their motor is running all the time.

ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder. It affects how a person acts, interacts with others, communicates, and learns. Everyone with ASD is different; some might need a lot of help in their daily lives, while others need less.

A slow learner is someone who learns at a pace slower than their friends. This doesn’t mean they can’t learn! They might just need a bit more time or different ways to learn things.

Depression can make someone feel very sad or lose interest in things they used to like. They might feel tired all the time, not want to eat, or have trouble sleeping. If someone feels this way most of the time, they might be dealing with depression.

If someone is being mean to you on purpose, repeatedly, like by teasing, hurting, or threatening you, that’s bullying. It can make you feel scared, hurt, or embarrassed.

OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, involves having constant troubling thoughts (obsessions) and using actions (compulsions) to try to control those thoughts. An example might be washing your hands many times to try to feel clean.

A learning disability might be the reason if your child has a tough time learning and using certain skills like reading, writing, or math. They might be trying really hard but still finding school work really difficult.

Yes, when you talk to a therapist, what you say can stay private. Therapists have rules they follow to keep your information safe and confidential, which means they won’t tell others what you’ve shared without your permission