Anxiety


''The little Worry Wart, that's what we call our son. He's up all night sometimes, thinking. Other days he's crabby or he has a stomachache. I can tell something is wrong.'' - Columbus Area Mother.

If your son or daughter has an Anxiety Disorder, it means that they worry excessively about everyday kinds of things. We all worry from time to time, that's part of human nature. But when intense worrying lasts for six months or more, it may be a sign of anxiety disorder.

Little kids can't always tell us when they are upset about something. Some clues that your child may be suffering from too much anxiety are: sweating, stomachaches, dizziness, inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, muscle pains or irritability.

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American Psychological Association          Article from the American Psychological Association about the role of effective psychotherapy in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders.

A handout for parents to help their child with Seperation Anxiety.          Information and advice for parents and caregivers about Separation Anxiety in children.

Kids and Anxiety: When it's more than just the jitters.          This publication from the NYU Child Study Center provides parents with tips about anxiety.

Information about children and test anxiety.          This publication from the NYU Child Study Center provides parents with tips about test anxiety.

Sleepovers and sleep-away camp: Helping children with separation anxiety.          This publication from the NYU Child Study Center provides parents with tips about seperation anxiety.

Additional Links:

Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens    www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/FocusOn/Children&Adolescents.asp       This is an article for parents about anxiety and youth from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America website.

Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias    kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/anxiety.html       This article from Kids Health For Parents describes these problems and what parents can do to help.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)    www.adaa.org       The only national, non-profit organization of it's type. The group is solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable.

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