Childhood Anxiety
According to William T. Goldman, M.D, “Anxiety Disorders are the number one health problem in America, ranging from a simple Adjustment Disorder to more difficult and debilitating disorders, such as Panic Disorder and Posttraumatic stress disorder. The lifetime prevalence of adult anxiety is twenty-five percent (Goldman). While anxiety disorders in children are becoming more common, many go unseen or misdiagnosed. It’s important to find out who is at risk, what the causes are and what can be done for treatment.
The Webster’s Dictionary defines anxiety as, “a state of being anxious, and concern” (New Expanded, 1988). Fears and anxieties in children are a normal part of growing up. It is instilled in people from birth as a reaction to loud noises and aversion to strangers. These are normal stages that help children adapt to the world they live in. Distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behavior characterizes anxiety disorders......
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