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Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both depression and an anxiety disorder, or depression and general anxiety. About half of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Treatment FAQs
Is treatment necessary? Will my child’s anxiety disorder go away on its own? Will he grow out of it?
Like other medical conditions, anxiety disorders tend to be chronic unless properly treated.
My Silent Child
My 5-year old boy has a cherub's face with a hint of mischief in his beautiful green eyes. Brian dances to silly music and entertains us with his antics. He tells his brother to leave him alone and he teases his sister while she does her homework.
My Childhood OCD
My experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) began in the summer I was seven years old. My father was planning a vacation to Florida with his girlfriend, my five-year-old brother, and me. I was so excited about seeing the beach and feeling real sand for the first time.
My Story of Survival: Battling PTSD
It is a continuous challenge living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and I've suffered from it for most of my life. I can look back now and gently laugh at all the people who thought I had the perfect life.
Treatment
Like other medical conditions, anxiety disorders tend to be chronic unless properly treated. Most kids find that they need professional guidance to successfully manage and overcome their anxiety.
Childhood Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders at School
Your child’s anxiety disorder may affect success at school. If an anxiety disorder is causing your child to struggle at school academically or socially, the first step is to talk to the teacher, principal, or counselor about your concerns.
Children and Teens - Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder and 60 percent of kids with diagnosable depression are not getting treatment, according to the 2015 Child Mind Institute Children’s Mental Health Re
Eating Disorders
Most people can find something they don’t like about their body, and many take steps to eat more healthfully or start an exercise plan to improve their appearance.
Myth + −
- Snap a rubber band on your wrist every time you have a bad thought
- If a panic attack gets too bad, you can pass out or lose control
- If you have an anxiety disorder, it is important to avoid stress and situations that make you feel "stressed"
- Always carry a paper bag in case you hyperventilate
- The causes of anxiety disorders are usually rooted in childhood, so effective therapy must focus on that time period
- Medications for anxiety are addictive so they should be taken only if absolutely necessary
- Medication is the only treatment for anxiety disorders
- Some people are just worrywarts or neurotic, and there is nothing that can really make any difference
- If you eat right, exercise, avoid caffeine, and live a healthy lifestyle, your anxiety will go away
- A never-ending supply of compassionate reassurance from family and friends and assistance in avoiding stress is good for someone with anxiety problems
