Nature and Anxiety Series: How Connecting with Nature Improves Mental Health

How much time does your child spend outside on any given day? How much of this is unstructured time when they are free to explore the world around them? Research shows that providing plenty of unstructured time for your child to be surrounded by nature is a wonderful way to treat childhood anxiety and depression.

Back to School Without the Blues: Helping Children Cope with “First Day” Anxiety

Planning ahead and setting attainable goals can relieve school anxiety in children and set the tone for a positive and productive school year. Looking at family schedules together and getting them involved in the decision-making process helps children take ownership of their school experience and reduces stress as the new year approaches.

Art Relieves Stress in Kids with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders

Children with ADHD and other anxiety disorders may have trouble finding a way to release the negative energy and frustration caused by their condition. Some children who suffer from anxiety problems will act out in a misguided attempt to cope. This is a cry for help that needs to be answered by parents and teachers. Learn what art therapy can do for an anxious child.

Recognizing Signs of Depression in Children, Teens

If your child with anxiety has begun to act sullen, moody, or unreasonably angry, he or she may be suffering from depression. Anxiety disorders can cause a child to feel very stressed on a regular basis, and this can have harmful effects in the long-run. There are certain signs children and teens exhibit when depressed, and you can read about them here.

Recognizing Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens

How can you tell when your child is suffering from an anxiety disorder? Some anxiety is normal for everyone, but it can be difficult to spot a serious problem if you don't know what to look for. Children don't always show their anxiety in the same way as adults, either. Learn what behaviors you should watch out for in your child.