For children with separation anxiety disorder, this may occur at an older age. It may take them longer than most children to calm down. Affecting 4% of children, ...

Firstborn and only children are likelier to develop anxiety and depression by the time they reach age 8 than children who are ...

Anxiety disorders are varied and therefore a wide range of options is offered to children in order to treat them. These include modalities, such as medication, counseling and cognitive-behavioral ...

Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on when it’s time to seek professional help.

Children have poorer sleep and feel lonelier compared to the past, and they are more likely to die than kids in other ...

Children of anxious parents are more at risk of developing an anxiety disorder. But there's welcome news for those anxious parents: that trajectory toward anxiety isn't set in stone.

What baffles me about anxiety disorders (the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million) is that they’re so widely misunderstood and dismissed, especially in children.

Anxiety disorders among children are a global concern, impacting their well-being and development. In India, recent statistics reveal that approximately 10-15% of children grapple with anxiety- ...

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in children and adolescents (and this was true before the pandemic), and they can be linked to other mental health issues, notably ...

Children had an average age of 11 years, and 27% had received a diagnosis of at least one anxiety disorder, the most common of which were: generalized anxiety disorder in 7.8%, social anxiety ...

Children’s anxiety books may help your child feel less alone–and provide strategies and empathy. But speaking from personal experience, a child with an anxiety disorder will need more support ...