How Four Questions Can Help Assess if Anxious Kids are at Risk for Suicide
Posted on January 9, 2013
Emergency room professionals are in a a prime location to assess anxious kids for their suicide risk. A study determined four key questions such workers can ask to help determine the overall suicide risk so action can quickly be taken. Read on to learn more.
The Complete Guide to the 2013 DSM-5 and What the Changes Mean to You and Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 4, 2013
A revised psychiatrist's "bible," or DSM-5, is making its official debut in May. Controversy has long been swirling around the changes, which could have an impact on the mental health care you and your anxious child receive.
Why Overprotecting Your Kids is Giving them Childhood Anxiety
Posted on December 11, 2012
Raising children in overprotective captivity does more harm than good. Find out why this trend is giving kids anxiety disorders and other mental health issues.
Separation Anxiety and Panic Disorder: What’s the Connection?
Posted on November 5, 2012
Science shows that kids who have separation anxiety and adults who have panic attacks might have the same genetic quirk. Experts don't know yet if anxiety disorders are caused by environmental factors or heredity, but someone who has a genetic vulnerability may be at an increased risk for developing separation anxiety as a child or panic disorder as an adult.
Encouraging Your Anxious Child to Get Involved
Posted on November 2, 2012
It can be frightening for a child to try new things. New foods, new places, and new people are all intimidating to a child, especially a young child or a highly anxious child. Some caution is always good, but a kid who's afraid to be a kid will miss out on a lot of fun experiences. Here's how to get your kid to put aside the fear and try new things.
The Effects of PTSD on a Child
Posted on October 24, 2012
Most people tend to think of PTSD as an "adult" mental health disorder. Sadly, children can also suffer from this debilitating condition. Children and adults with PTSD share many of the same symptoms, but there are some unique ways the condition can affect a young person.
How to Find Treatment Options in Your Area
Posted on October 18, 2012
One of the most difficult steps when trying to find help for your anxious child or teen is deciding where to go. How do you know who to trust? And how can you make sure your child is getting the best care possible? By doing some research in advance, you can ensure your child will have a chance to enjoy a healthier life.
Feed them Calm: The Role of Nutrition in Your Child’s Anxiety – Part Two
Posted on October 14, 2012
Nutrition can have a powerful impact on your child's anxiety and their ability to cope with stress. Learn what research has shown can help calm their anxiety and some surprising things may be making it worse. Part two of two.
Feed them Calm: The Role of Nutrition in Your Child’s Anxiety – Part One
Posted on October 13, 2012
Nutrition can have a powerful impact on your child's anxiety and their ability to cope with stress. Learn what research has shown can help calm their anxiety and some surprising things may be making it worse. Part one of two.
Preparing to Seek Treatment for Your Child with OCD
Posted on October 12, 2012
If you're thinking about getting your child treated for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, there may be a few things you need to know beforehand. Treatment won't be easy, and it can be made even more difficult when your child refuses to follow the rules. Learn what you should do to prepare yourself and your child for treatment.
