No one ever forms a friendship expecting it to turn toxic, but sometimes, that’s just how the cookie crumbles. You and your BFF might’ve met young, bonded over shared hobbies or interests, and tackled ...

Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

Indeed, we've all had a toxic friend or two along the way. Or been toxic ourselves at some point in our lives, even though this might be hard to admit. For women, the idea of having a difficult friend ...

It’s one of a parent’s worst fears: A child’s friend suddenly seems to have control of their child’s mental health. A once-secure child is discovered crying hysterically in her room, withdraws from ...