Integrated Treatment Helps Children With Both ADHD And Anxiety
Posted on August 26, 2012
Nearly 25% of children with ADHD also suffer from an anxiety disorder, and many of the treatments for these illnesses can exacerbate the other condition. New integrative treatments are helping these children conquer both disorders at the same time.
Panic Attacks In Children – Signs and Symptoms
Posted on August 25, 2012
Children suffering from panic attacks will feel an increased heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling like they are out of control or losing their minds. It's a scary thing to witness for any parent, and especially scary for a child who must suffer through it. Panic disorder in children is very treatable with proper diagnosis.
Making Time to Talk: The Importance of One-on-One Time
Posted on August 25, 2012
Would you like to carve out some more alone time to spend with each of your children but are not sure how to fit it into your busy schedule? Check out the following article that outlines the importance of one-on-one time with children and provides a few tips for getting started.
Child Anxiety Treatment Study: Therapy Plus Zoloft Best
Posted on August 24, 2012
In the treatment of child anxiety disorders, combining the medication Zoloft with Cognitive Behavior Therapy was found by researchers to be the most effective. Neither treatment on its own was effective as both treatments put together. Many children with anxiety disorders only receive one treatment as intervention, so these researchers hope to encourage clinicians to use this dual-treatment approach.
Helicopter Parenting Leads to Anxiety
Posted on August 24, 2012
Children with parents who cater to their every need, even when they are capable of doing things for themselves, are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder later in life. Finding a balance with parenting takes practice and doesn't happen overnight. Children need emotionally available parents that they can count on for support, but they also need room to grow, explore the world, learn from their mistakes, and build confidence.
Estrogen and It’s Role When it Comes to Anxiety
Posted on August 24, 2012
Why are women more susceptible to anxiety disorders? A new study has revealed that estrogen levels greatly impact how a woman (or female adolescent with anxiety) copes with stress. High estrogen levels are shown to help calm and regulate a woman's anxiety while low levels of estrogen are shown to be related to heightened anxiety.
Modeling the Change You Want to See In Your Child with Anxiety
Posted on August 24, 2012
Did you know that anxiety is largely a learned behavior? By changing the way that you respond to anxiety in front of your child, you may notice a large improvement in your child with anxiety. Read more to learn several tips written for family members who would like to help a child with anxiety.
Reasons to Teach Kids Positive Psychology
Posted on August 24, 2012
What benefits could positive psychology provide for a child with anxiety? The answer to this is different for every child, but the following article points to 7 different reasons for teaching a child how to use positive psychology in their everyday lives (such as a developed sense of control and increased positivity).
10 Ways to Strengthen the Parent-Child Relationship Through Positive Psychology
Posted on August 23, 2012
Does parenting some times feel like one never-ending power struggle? It doesn't have to be that way. By applying a few positive psychology concepts to your parenting style, you can improve the relationship that you have with your child with anxiety. Check out the following article to learn more!
Innovative New Therapy Developed For Treating Children With Anxiety And Depression
Posted on August 23, 2012
Researchers have found a new therapy that's effective in treating children with both an anxiety disorder and depression. This new therapy, called Emotional Detectives Treatment Protocol, was studied by the University of Miami's Department of Psychology. EDTP is an innovative group-based approach to treating anxiety and depression in children.
