Anxiety is a common issue among children but can often be mistaken for typical shyness or normal childhood worries.

Encourage emotional literacy. Teach children about anxiety in an age-appropriate way. Teach them that it shows up in physical signs—arousal and jitteriness—and a mental track of worry Let them ...

If your child is having trouble with the 0-10 system, we also recommend using “easy,” “medium,” or “hard” instead. Since it is easier to see physical signs of anxiety, like pacing, sweating, or ...

Bullying among children is a serious concern, manifesting in physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. Parents and educators ...

While the condition can develop in children, GAD often occurs during adulthood. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of ...

Children can find it hard to understand and talk about how they’re feeling so are unlikely to tell you when they’re suffering from anxiety. Look out for the signs, and if you suspect that they ...

Some children are so good at hiding their anxiety you would miss the signs. Anxiety in children often presents itself in the form of unnecessary fear, irritability, worry, loss of appetite or ...

Children/teens who are on drugs might struggle to complete their studies. Do you suspect that your child is on drugs? The ...