Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children – The Signs and Symptoms
Posted on August 27, 2012
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a general, chronic feeling of excessive worry, and children with the disorder show many signs and symptoms. These can be recognized by parents and physicians, so that the children can receive proper treatment.
Nature and Anxiety Series: How Connecting with Nature Improves Mental Health
Posted on August 26, 2012
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.
The “I Like Book”
Posted on August 21, 2012
Check out this wonderful new product that helps individuals (including parents and children with anxiety) remain positive! It's called the "I Like Book" and it is a journal designed for recording all of the things that someone likes. Different versions of the book are available for adults, children, and couples.
Heavy Marijuana Use During Teenage Years is Tied to Anxiety
Posted on August 12, 2012
A new study found that marijuana use on a regular basis during the teenage years has been tied to an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder as an adult. The 2000 participants in the study were interviewed frequently during a 13-year period. Read more about this landmark study here!
Risk Factors for Anxiety Disorders
Posted on August 10, 2012
Certain factors can increase a persons risk of developing an anxiety disorder. Knowing these risk factors will help any parent who suspects that their child might be displaying signs of childhood anxiety. Age, gender, family history and a variety of other factors can all influence a child's risk of having an anxiety disorder later in life.
Hormones Play a Large Role in Teenage Anxiety
Posted on August 8, 2012
Can't figure out why your teenager is so anxious and moody all of the time? Hormones may play a larger role than you think! In this article, you will learn how to separate the normal level of teenage anxiety and moodiness from a more serious case of depression or an anxiety disorder.
