Anxiety

Anxiety in Children Children and teens have anxiety in their lives, and like adults, they can suffer from anxiety disorders, too. Stressful events such as starting school, moving, or the loss of a parent can trigger the onset of an anxiety disorder, but a specific stressor need not be the precursor to the development of a disorder. Research has shown that if left untreated, children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, to have less developed social skills, and to be more vulnerable to substance abuse.

The Counseling Center has therapists that can help your children with anxiety problems. To request a confidential session Contact Us.

More about anxiety disorders:
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
www.adaa.org
www.massgeneral.org
www.nimh.nih.gov
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
www.surgeongeneral.gov