With the clock ticking, Chelsea Jenkins tells PEOPLE that “early intervention matters more than most people realize,” especially with selective mutism ...

Some kids might speak freely and confidently at home, yet become quiet and "shut down" at school.

In February, a partnership of 17 mental health organizations published a report calling for an investment in school-based mental health to address the complex and growing mental health needs of ...

"Note that the word 'mute' is regarded by linguists as an onomatopoeic formation referring not to silence but to a certain fundamental opacity of human being, which likes to show the truth by allowing ...

Belle* is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many children, she has an anxiety disorder which renders her speechless and ...

After struggling with selective mutism throughout her childhood, Erin Silvia shares how she overcame the anxiety disorder Courtesy of Erin Silvia As a child, Erin Silvia struggled to speak to anyone ...

With no nearby specialists in Montana, the family has relied on virtual coaching and at-home therapy techniques while fighting for coverage Now, the 33-year-old is speaking out about the lack of ...

When Chelsea Jenkins’ 4-year-old daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with selective mutism in January 2026, the 33-year-old mother of four immediately began searching for treatment specialists in Montana ...