anxiety disorders

Child Anxiety or Underlying Medical Issue? Symptoms Can be Same

June 27, 2017

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In many cases, symptoms of anxiety and depression in children can be the same as a number of physical conditions. Read on to find out more.
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How a Few Simple, Colorful Tools Can Help Calm Anxious Children

December 26, 2016

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Art has numerous benefits for anxious children, and here's a quick and simple exercise that can bring on those benefits pronto.
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How a Child’s Social Anxiety and Holiday Parties Can Mix

November 29, 2016

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A child's social anxiety doesn't have to hinder the holiday spirit. Check out some tips for helping your anxious child enjoy all the season brings.
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How Dogs May Help Decrease Child Anxiety

December 22, 2015

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Dogs can help children learn responsibility and cooperation while providing unconditional love. And a recent study also finds dogs may do wonders for reducing children's anxiety.
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How Selective Mutism Can Affect Anxious Children

October 27, 2015

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Certain situations can be scary enough for anxious children that the children are unable to speak. Read on for more on the condition known as selective mutism.
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When Picky Eating Can Indicate Anxiety, Depression or ADHD

August 31, 2015

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Picky eating in children could be just a phase, or it could be a sign of underlying issues such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. Read on to find out what the latest research says about this common childhood habit.
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Separation Anxiety: What’s Normal and What’s a Problem?

May 26, 2015

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Separation anxiety is part of growing up, although it can also become something your child does not outgrow. Learn more about the disorder.
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How You May be Passing Anxiety on to Your Children

April 29, 2015

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Anxiety is contagious? You bet. A study showed anxious parents can end up with anxious children from environmental factors alone.
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How to Deflate Your Child’s Anxiety with a Single Question

March 31, 2015

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Anxious children know the power anxious thoughts can have over them. But this single question can be just as powerful for stopping those thoughts in their tracks.
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How to Help Your Anxious Child Enjoy the Holidays

November 26, 2014

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Anxious children can become even more stressed-out during the holidays. Here's how to
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