They're fun to squeeze and spin, but do they actually help with your mental health? Experts explain whether stress balls and ...

Fidget spinners burst onto the scene a couple years ago. Since then, they’ve evolved into more than just spinners. Get ideas ...

People who fidget during conversations—tapping their feet, twirling their hair, fiddling with pen caps—are sometimes labeled ...

Think fidget spinner but fashionable ... individuals can find a sense of calm or focus during moments of stress or anxiety,” explains child and adolescent clinical psychologist Emily Hanlon.

So the great thing about fidget spinners is that they've brought the discussion for what works for ADHD or what might work for anxiety or stress relief to the forefront, which is great for us to have.

For example, a fidget spinner can help you focus while writing ... the therapist recommended using other concentration toys, such as soft stress balls and putty, instead of a spinner.

Like fidget spinners, it's supposed to help with focus, anxiety, and stress. Sasha is a news writer at Mashable's San Francisco office. She's an SF native who went to UC Davis and later received ...