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Implications of anxiety disorder in children

Anxiety in children

Emotional

Physical

Excess and consistent worrying, fear and unease. Can lead to low self-esteem, sense of hopelessness /helplessness.

Anxiety can cause stomach aches headaches, fatigue and even sleep disorders in some cases.

By: Samantha Zeh

Anxiety disorders are considered to be the most common emotional problem in children and adolescents, with The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reporting that one in eight children will be affected by an anxiety disorder. With symptoms typically starting around age six. Anxiety disorders in children are often overlooked.

Developmental

Social

Anxiety that persists or goes untreated can impact developmental skills, this can make it difficult for children to manage stress and adapt to new situations as they grow and mature.

Social isolation from peers and academic performance problems can effect growing opportunities and further these issues.

A common treatment option for separation anxiety in children

It is important to note that anxiety disorder in children often comes with an increased risk for other mental health disorders, especially if untreated.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Separation anxiety is the most common form of anxiety disorder amongst children under the age of twelve. Separation anxiety in young children can be identified through an excess of worrying when the child is separated from their parent or caregiver. This can make it difficult for the child to go to school, and if not treated can lead into more serious anxiety problems that may continue to develop.

1 in 8

It is estimated that one in eight children will be affected by an anxiety disorder, although diagnoses are low because anxiety disorders are often overlooked in children.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and then changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety; exposure therapy is often used along with this by gradually exposing the child to separation and teaching the child coping skills.