Anxiety in Children
treatments
Getting the help they need
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
For people who can get to Los Angeles, the Semel Institute offers both treatment and clinical study participation for children with anxiety.
Helping kids and teens overcome anxiety
BU Bridge
Watching your child suffer from anxiety can be heartbreaking. Find out how one Boston research and treatment facility is helping kids overcome their fears.
Cognitive behavioral therapy explained
About Our Kids
When it comes to anxiety in children, this is the treatment of choice. Find out how CBT helps teach kids to stop being afraid and how you can participate.
Parents should help with therapy
Psychiatric Times
This study suggests that it's highly effective to have parents participate in their child's anxiety treatment. Consider incorporating this into your practice.
symptoms
Is this a normal fear?
Kids Health
This resource will help you distinguish normal fears from anxiety in children. It also includes tips for helping kids with standard childhood concerns.
Seeing the signs of anxiety
Keep Kids Healthy
Anxiety in children goes undiagnosed too often, resulting in adult mental health disorders. Learn the symptoms of anxiety disorders so you know when to get help.
A slice of life with anxiety
Macquarie Univ Anxiety Research Unit
Do these stories of anxiety in children remind you of anyone you know? If so, take comfort in knowing such disorders can successfully be treated.
Kids don't panic like adults
Massachusetts General Hospital
Panics attacks are one form of anxiety in children. Learn how the signs in children are different from signs in adults, as well as the treatment options available for kids.
self-help
How to help your anxious child
The Providence Center
If you suspect your child is showing signs of anxiety, this FAQ will tell you what to look for and what to do next.
How kids can help themselves
Netwellness
Kids of all ages experience stress and anxiety. Children who are older can use the tips at the bottom of this page to relax and reduce their fears.
Helping doctors see the problem
Anxiety Disorders Assn of America
Suspect anxiety in your child? Don't let it go undetected. Fill out this form, and bring a copy to his pediatrician to help diagnose the disorder.
They can still do it
Healthy Place
Don't let anxiety in children cloud your view of a child's abilities. This page teaches you how to overcome the small problems while working on the larger ones.
causes
When to look for anxiety
National Mental Health Info Center
Predicting anxiety in children is still more art than science; however, paying extra attention to 6-8 year olds can help determine and treat anxiety early in life.
Childhood trauma can be treated
YouTube
Post traumatic stress disorder can cause significant anxiety in children. This discussion on the topic suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy can help them overcome such trauma.
Causes psychological and physical
The Health Center
From early learning and brain chemistry to the fight-or-flight response, this page discusses the various factors underlying anxiety in children and teens.

