Anxiety in Children

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Stress and its close relative anxiety are a regular occurrence in modern life, and children are no more immune to daily stressors than adults are. So some anxiety is both healthy and normal for children to experience, especially as they encounter new situations and expand in their growth and development. But when a child suffers from chronic anxiety or stresses out over everyday things, this could be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses in the U.S. and are becoming more prevalent among children and teen. They emerge when kids have trouble coping with the stress and uncertainty that exists in their lives. Anxiety problems can be the result of natural temperamental dispositions in the child, but they are also nurtured by a child’s environment. In certain cases anxiety disorders can also be brought on by traumatic life events.

The information contained herein will help you better understand childhood anxiety and decide whether or not your child has an anxiety problem.

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