Child Anxiety
Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to uncover any medical problems or medications that might underlie or be masked by an anxiety attack.
The patient should describe any occurrence of anxiety disorders or depression in the family and mention any other contributing factors, such as excessive caffeine use, recent life changes, or stressful events.
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Expert & Community Posts
Phobias in Children
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...Hospital of Boston Specific Phobias, 2001, The Child Anxiety Network Anxiety, Fears and... Read more »
Managing School Anxiety
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...jitters about the upcoming school year. Nervousness and anxiety are normal, and most children... Read more »
Separation Anxiety
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...or weeks. These could well be signs of separation anxiety. Very young children frequently... Read more »
School Phobia
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...social life. It is thought to stem from separation anxiety, a fear of leaving home. A child may... Read more »
Tips to Help Manage Back to School Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...interferes with school life. For others, back to school anxiety is not debilitating but may... Read more »
Health Guide
Classroom Anxiety
...mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Although anxiety does not necessarily impact a child’s academic abilities, it can... Read more »Making Holiday Shopping Easier For Children With Anxiety
...through malls in search of those “perfect” gifts for friends and family. But for children with anxiety, shopping trips can be a source of dread. Being in large crowds or in unfamiliar... Read more »10 Tips For Helping Children with Anxiety During the Holidays
...shopping, preparations and many social events can be stressful for adults, but can be times of high anxiety for children as well. When parents are overwhelmed, children can pick up on those... Read more »ADHD and Anxiety
Anxiety is the fear or worry that we feel about events in our lives. It can occur because of some specific reason, such as when we worry about the first day of a new job or when we don’t seem to... Read more »Separation Anxiety
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Related News
Treating Childhood Mental Disorders
August 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's estimated 15 million children have been diagnosed with a mental disorder, but only about one quarter of them are getting... Read summary »
Teen Drinker Today: Heavy Drinker Later?
May 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows people who start drinking at a young age tend to develop drinking problems -- specifically during... Read summary »
Q&A: Dealing with separation anxiety in children
October 28, 2008A reader asks expert Stephen Whiteside about when a parent should be concerned about a child's separation anxiety. This reader's daughter is a... Read summary »
Preemies Face Tougher Life
July 22, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies born prematurely are likely to develop disabilities and face learning difficulties, a recent study suggests. The study,... Read summary »
Combo Therapy Best for Childhood Anxiety
December 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy may be best for children with anxiety disorders. In... Read summary »
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