The following webpage lists several factors that increase a person’s risk for developing an anxiety disorder. If your child has multiple risk factors, it is a good idea to keep a look out for symptoms of childhood anxiety. Risk factors include age, specific medical conditions, social factors, and exposure to traumatic events.
Risk Factors and Poverty in Relation to Anxiety
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The Person’s Age: OCD, phobias, as well as separation anxiety generally appear during early childhood. Panic disorder and social phobia are many times diagnosed during a person’s teenage years. Studies have suggested …
