April 21, 2025
YOUNG ADULT GROUP FOR EMERGING ADULTS WITH ANXIETY
The transition to adulthood is a challenging one for anyone, but it can be particularly challenging for those with anxiety. This weekly program helps build the skills and knowledge needed to effectively transition into adulthood for those who need it most. The group is designed for individuals experiencing anxiety in various contexts, including social interactions, decision-making, and facing new situations or uncertainty. The group will teach and review cognitive-behavioral skills for managing anxiety and will guide group members in gradually facing personally relevant, anxiety-provoking social situations. As a part of the NYP Center for Youth Mental Health and CUCARD’s Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP), this initiative is a part of Columbia Doctors Psychiatry’s commitment to helping young people with anxiety get ready to become successful, independent adults.
To join the group, make a referral, or for more information please call 212-305-6001.
For more information, click here to check out our flyer!
This Group is part of our Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP).
April 21, 2025
Launching Emerging Adults (LEAP) Parent Group
For caregivers of young adults ages 18-28
A component of our Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP) at CUCARD, this group is ideal for parents of young adults who have been experiencing distress or have struggled to meet the demands of emerging adulthood due to anxiety.
With support from CUCARD clinicians, parents will:
• Learn how to offer support to your young adult, while also helping them achieve independence
• Gain an understanding of developmental milestones of young adulthood
• Set specific goals and improve collaboration with your young adult.
To join the group, make a referral, or for more information please
call 212-305-6001.
For more information, click here to check out our flyer!
This Group is part of our Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP).
April 14, 2025
In a recent Psychology Today article, clinical psychologist and ABC Early Childhood Director Dr. Steve Mazza explores why raising kids today feels so challenging, from societal pressures to lack of support. He offers a compassionate reminder: it’s okay to struggle, and caring for yourself is part of caring for your child.
Read more here: Psychology Today
April 1, 2025
On March 25, CUCARD Westchester director Dr. Anthony Puliafico spoke at a legislative briefing on climate change's impact on mental health organized by NYS Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg and NYS Senator Pete Harckham.
Read more here: NY State Assembly
Watch the press conference here: Youtube
February 28, 2025
In a recent Psychology Today article, clinical psychologist & ABC Early Childhood Director Dr. Steve Mazza, reflects on the challenges and benefits of using time-outs as a parenting strategy. Drawing from personal experience with his young daughter, he emphasizes that while setting boundaries can be emotionally taxing, especially during tantrums, structured and neutral discipline like time-outs can foster emotional regulation in children and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Steve Mazza advocates for a balanced approach that combines discipline with connection, highlighting that effective parenting involves both setting limits and nurturing relationships.
Read more here: Psychology Today
February 21, 2025
Being a good listener can strengthen relationships with parents, children, friends, and colleagues - but distractions and overthinking often get in the way. In a recent episode of Health Matters, clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Mazza of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia shares how to retrain your brain for better listening, overcome common mental roadblocks, and build deeper connections through active presence.
Listen Here: Youtube, Apple, Spotify
February 14, 2025
Social media and societal pressures are taking a toll on children’s mental health, making it more important than ever for parents to foster resilience. Dr. Anne Marie Albano discusses strategies for supporting kids—through open communication, setting healthy boundaries, and modeling positive coping skills—to help them navigate the digital world with confidence.
Watch here: TEDMED Youtube
February 7, 2025
Struggling to stay on top of tasks? Procrastination is a common challenge, but with the right strategies, you can break the cycle. In this episode of the Health Matters podcast, Dr. Tony Puliafico, a clinical psychologist at CUCARD Westchester, shares practical techniques to boost motivation, improve time management, and overcome avoidance.
Listen or read the transcript here: Health Matters
January 31, 2025
In a recent episode of the Health Matters podcast, Dr. Anne Marie Albano, CUCARD Founder and co-clinical director for the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, shares strategies for parents and caregivers to support children in becoming more confident, capable, and resilient.
Listen or read the transcript here: Health Matters
January 24, 2025
When children feel overwhelmed, having the right tools can help them regain a sense of calm. Experts, such as CUCARD Westchester’s Director, Dr. Anthony Puliafico, share simple, effective strategies—from deep breathing to sensory activities—that support emotional regulation and resilience.
Read more: TODAY
January 21, 2025
Trypophobia is characterized by a strong aversion to patterns of clustered holes or bumps, such as those found in honeycombs, lotus seed pods, or certain sponges. Individuals with this condition may experience intense feelings of discomfort, disgust, or even fear when encountering such patterns.
For a comprehensive overview of trypophobia, including its possible causes and manifestations, you can read more here: Live Science
January 17, 2025
As social media becomes an ever-present part of adolescence, concerns about its impact on mental health continue to grow. Dr. Anne Marie Albano discusses how excessive screen time and the pressures of online comparison can contribute to anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues in teens—as well as helpful strategies and what parents can do to support their children.
Read more: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
January 10, 2025
The recent California wildfires have left many parents wondering how to help their children process such distressing events. Whether directly impacted or watching from afar, knowing what to say—and how to say it—can make all the difference. Experts, including Dr. Anne Marie Albano, share insights on guiding these conversations with honesty, reassurance, and age-appropriate support.
Read more Here: VOGUE
January 3, 2025
Bullying affects approximately 1 in 5 school-aged children in the United States, with middle school students being particularly vulnerable. Dr. Anne Marie Albano discusses the prevalence of bullying, its impact on both victims and perpetrators, and offers guidance on recognizing signs and taking proactive steps to address and prevent bullying.
Read more: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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August 5, 2021
CUCARD is pleased to offer a variety of Back-To-School resources to support parents and caregivers as children return to school.
To learn more from child anxiety experts and school administrators, register for our upcoming webinar on August 11, 6-7 PM EST.
Video Resources:
Anne Marie Albano at TedMed 2020 “How to Raise Kids Who Can Overcome Anxiety”
New York Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Center Webinar Series: Pandemic Parenting (Recordings)
Websites:
Center for Disease Control: Return to School Guidelines
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): Emotions and Self-Awareness
Worry Wise Kids: Information for caregivers about childhood anxiety
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – Therapist Directory
Blog Posts:
“How Can I Help My Child Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety?” by John Piacentini, PhD, ABPP
“The Return to School: Tips for Parents of Anxious Children” by Allison Winik, PhD
January 1, 2021
Dr. Anne Marie Albano, Director of CUCARD, wrote the parenting guides on the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, social phobia, and school refusal behavior. The episode covers the following:
November 1, 2020
May 28, 2020
Youth Anxiety Psychologist Anne Marie Albano tells us that anxiety is the most common psychiatric condition affecting today's youth. Thinking back to her own personal journey with fears, stressors, and phobias, she has built a career that analyzes the "why" behind childhood anxiety. Through numerous studies, she has come to understand that exposure to phobias actually helps children build coping mechanisms to not only deal with those fears in real time, but to cope with anxiety in the long run. Her work now centers about Cognitive Behavioral Exposure Therapy to help children and families grapple with anxiety and build sustained resilience.
An expert in childhood anxiety, Anne Marie has been a guiding source for parents, children, and families. Watch her advice on tackling youth anxiety in her TEDMED 2020 Talk, "How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety"
Source: TEDMED
April 21, 2017
Dr. Anne Marie Albano goes on Charlie Rose to discuss anxiety disorders in young adults with Dr. Francis Lee and Dr. John Walkup.
Click on the below link to watch the video:
https://charlierose.com/episodes/30395?autoplay=true
April 17, 2017
Anxiety: Friend or Foe?
Click on the link below to see a video of Dr. Anne Marie Albano discussing whether anxiety is a friend or a foe at Columbia University's Office of Student Affairs wellness series.
April 11, 2017
Click on the link below to hear Dr. Albano discuss anxiety and the use of mindfulness strategies with children and adolescents:
https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/317114737
February 2, 2017
CUCARD director Anne Marie Albano PhD discusses childhood anxiety with Lena Dunham and moderator, Jenni Konnor, at this special event presented by the 92nd Street Y.
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2007 at 8 pm
Location: Kaufmann Concert Hall; 1395 Lexington Avenue (between 91st and 92nd Street)
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.92y.org/Event/Lena-Dunham-and-Anne-Marie-Albano
December 1, 2015
Dr. Anne Marie Albano discusses Reactive Attachment Disorder and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations: http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/experts-parents-discuss-rad-reactive-attachment-disorder-34667787
November 24, 2015
Dr. Albano provides tips for managing holiday stress: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/social-media-anxiety_56534766e4b0d4093a587400
November 19, 2015
Dr. Albano provides tips for coping with anxiety about terror threats: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/20/health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-during-terror-threats.html?_r=0 and discusses PTSD and terrorism in an interview with the French Press: http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/united-by-trauma-14-years-apart-new-york-and-paris-1246072
May 30, 2015
Anxiety disorders undertreated in young adulthood
May 28, 2015
Summer College Readiness Group Therapy Program for Emerging Adults with Anxiety
The Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) is pleased to announce the start of our summer cognitive behavioral groups in the NYPH Youth Anxiety Center (YAC) for young adults (ages 18-28) with anxiety disorders.
Groups are part of our Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP) and include:
Skills are presented in a group exposure-based approach to reduce anxiety and increase self efficacy and independence in managing anxiety-provoking and developmentally challenging situations (e.g. interviews, advocating for one's self, dating, meeting new people, assertiveness, speaking with persons in authority). Exposures are conducted in session but also in the community and real settings where the challenges occur.
This group is short term (4-6 weeks) and will meet two or three times per week. Our summer College Readiness groups will be available starting in June. Groups are led by our YAC staff at CUCARD.
We welcome active collaboration with current care providers in developing realistic goals and objectives. Separate parent-young adult "transitition sessions" are offered to promote independence and address family concerns.
Please contact the Youth Anxiety Center Program Coordinator, Evan Alvarez, via phone: 212-246-0481, email: ealvare@nyspi.columbia.edu, or online inquiry.
April 8, 2015
Dr. Anne Marie Albano paired up with BuzzFeed to help answer common questions about anxiety. Read more: 11 Questions You Might Secretly Have About Anxiety
November 7, 2014
Read A Hypochondriac’s Guide to Dealing With Ebola on elle.com to find out more about Dr. James Hambrick's views on this timely topic.
January 30, 2014
Rather than excited and engaged in college life, students who suffer with anxiety wind up avoiding their schoolwork, making new friends, engaging with professors, and settling in to the campus routine. Learn ways to spot the signs of too much anxiety and how to help the college student to tackle anxiety and move forward in healthy ways.
January 23, 2014
Dr. James Hambrick and Dr. Anne Marie Albano discuss how to spot social anxiety in your teenager, the ways that social anxiety takes your teen off track, and the latest in how to treat this common and debilitating anxiety disorder.
January 24, 2012
Dr. Albano talks about social phobia and school refusal in children with Dr. Susan White. Learn about these conditions and what parents can do to help their child.
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Please call our intake line at 212-305-6001, or visit our contact page for more information.
The Columbia University Clinic
for Anxiety and Related Disorders
3 Columbus Circle, Suite 1425
New York, NY 10019
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