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What is Anxiety?
Anxiety in children is a mental health condition causing them to worry, fear or feel uneasy, and interferes with their daily life and development. While it is normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes, clinical anxiety is more than just normal fears and lasts over time. It can be caused by a mix of genetic, biological and environmental factors. Early recognition and intervention can help manage anxiety well and promote emotional wellbeing and development, and that is what we are here for at Happy Kids Pediatrics.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety in children is a mental health condition causing them to worry, fear or feel uneasy, and interferes with their daily life and development. While it is normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes, clinical anxiety is more than just normal fears and lasts over time. It can be caused by a mix of genetic, biological and environmental factors. Early recognition and intervention can help manage anxiety well and promote emotional wellbeing and development, and that is what we are here for at Happy Kids Pediatrics.
What are the Signs of Anxiety in Kids?
- Worrying or fear about everyday things
- Avoiding situations or activities that makes them anxious
- Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches or fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
- Restlessness or cannot relax
- Sleep disturbances like trouble falling or staying asleep
- Irritability or frequent outbursts of frustration
- Excessive need for reassurance
- Clinginess or reluctance to separate from caregivers
- Overwhelming fear of specific objects or situations
What are the Signs of Anxiety in Kids?
- Worrying or fear about everyday things
- Avoiding situations or activities that makes them anxious
- Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches or fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
- Restlessness or cannot relax
- Sleep disturbances like trouble falling or staying asleep
- Irritability or frequent outbursts of frustration
- Excessive need for reassurance
- Clinginess or reluctance to separate from caregivers
- Overwhelming fear of specific objects or situations
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How do I Know if My Child has Anxiety?
If your child is showing persistent symptoms of anxiety that are interfering with their ability to function at home, school or in social situations, it may be an anxiety disorder. Look out for patterns of avoidance, physical complaints without a medical cause or behaviors that are out of proportion to the situation. At Happy Kids, we do a thorough evaluation which may include interviews, behavioral observations and input from parents and teachers. Early identification and right support can help your child develop skills to manage anxiety and thrive.
How do I Know if My Child has Anxiety?
If your child is showing persistent symptoms of anxiety that are interfering with their ability to function at home, school or in social situations, it may be an anxiety disorder. Look out for patterns of avoidance, physical complaints without a medical cause or behaviors that are out of proportion to the situation. At Happy Kids, we do a thorough evaluation which may include interviews, behavioral observations and input from parents and teachers. Early identification and right support can help your child develop skills to manage anxiety and thrive.
How We Treat Anxiety at Happy Kids
Anxiety in children and adolescent can manifest in many ways. Anxiety can be mild and easily manageable with support and therapy. When anxiety is not mild or is accompanied by other mental health conditions, treatment can become complicated, and yet very successful. Our goal for our children is to be happy and not have to cope with anxiety.
If you feel your child’s behavior may be because your child is struggling with anxiety, consider making an appointment for a thorough mental health assessment at Happy Kids Pediatrics.
How We Treat Anxiety at Happy Kids
Anxiety in children and adolescent can manifest in many ways. Anxiety can be mild and easily manageable with support and therapy. When anxiety is not mild or is accompanied by other mental health conditions, treatment can become complicated, and yet very successful. Our goal for our children is to be happy and not have to cope with anxiety.
If you feel your child’s behavior may be because your child is struggling with anxiety, consider making an appointment for a thorough mental health assessment at Happy Kids Pediatrics.
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Book your in-person or telemedicine appointment with us today!
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