Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted on August 2, 2012
Some adults don't understand why children will refuse to speak. In certain cases, this refusal is a sign of a condition that's known as Selective Mutism. Selective mutism may require professional treatment to prevent problems in your child's development. Read to get a better understanding of selective mutism in children.
How Anxiety Disorders Are Detected in Children
Posted on August 2, 2012
It's normal for children to be afraid of something, but having an anxiety disorder is much more serious. Anxiety disorders can cause very high levels of stress in children. This amount of stress during development is unhealthy and can affect a child for years to come. Read more to learn about how health experts check for anxiety problems in children.
Honest Talk About Suicide
Posted on July 31, 2012
If you have reason to suspect that your adolescent with anxiety may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, then you will want to give this article a read. The author offers tips for talking with teenagers who appear depressed, as well as some startling statistics that you might not know about teen suicide.
Recognizing Depression in Teenagers
Posted on July 28, 2012
Has your anxious child suddenly grown into a withdrawn and isolated teenager? If so, you might want to check out this resource that outlines the symptoms, that might signal depression, to watch out for in a teenager. Examples include a sudden drop in school performance and changes in a child's social circle.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder Common in Teenagers
Posted on July 28, 2012
Does your teenager's anger level concern you? As many as 2 out of 3 teenagers report that they have experienced attacks of anger that feel uncontrollable. Adolescents with Anxiety might be more prone to intense feelings of anger. Read on to discover what level of anger is normal for most teenagers.
Minimizing Back-to-School Anxiety
Posted on July 23, 2012
Is your child feeling anxious about the upcoming school year? With summer more than half-way over, many children are experiencing school anxiety when they think about returning to a structured social environment. Read all about back-to-school anxiety and how you can help your child reduce the stress and anxiety that they are feeling.
