Anxiety Brochure PDF

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Anxiety is a normal part of childhood and is usually a short harmless phase. However some children suffer from extreme fear, nervousness, and shyness and will start to avoid certain places and activities (Living with anxiety Children, 2018).

Anxiety disorders are affecting 1 in 8 children. 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment (Ghandour, Sherman, 2018).

ANXIETY DISORDER

You are not alone

A worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events.

Helping children suffering from anxiety

Outward Signs Kids could have trouble sleeping or frequently complain about physical ailments. May begin to be clingy towards parents or caregivers. Child may experience explosive outbursts.

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The stigma’s

If left untreated 1. can lead to lower self esteem 2. academic dysfunction

Children suffering from anxiety disorder have to deal with the stigma that they are “over sensitive” or “over dramatic”, as well as being call “cry baby” or “scaredy cat”. If left unresolved the anxiety disorder can lead to depression.

3. substance abuse through self medication

Where to go For Help Palmdale Mental Health Center

4. become a precursor to depression 5. lead to suicidal thoughts. (Boorady, 2018) 

Address: 1529 E Palmdale Blvd # 150, Palmdale, CA 93550 Hours: Opens 7:30AM Mon- Fri Phone: (661) 575-1800

Reference Boorady, R. (2018). Why Childhood Anxiety Often Goes Undetected (and the Consequences). Retrieved September 29, 2019, from https://childmind.org/article/det ecting-childhood-anxiety/. Living with anxiety Children. (2018). Retrieved September 29, 2019, from https://adaa.org/living-withanxiety/children. Ghandour RM, Sherman LJ, Prevalence and treatment of depression, anxiety, and conduct problems in U.S. children. The Journal of Pediatrics, 2018. Published online before print October 12, 2018

Therapy Treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been scientifically shown to be a very effective treatment, teaching kids techniques to reduce anxiety (Living with anxiety Children, 2018). CBT is generally short term (12 weeks) with long term benefits.

“When you’re feeling anxious, remember that you’re still you. You are not your anxiety” Deanne Repich

Medication Treatments Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the medication of choice to treat anxiety disorders in children. Close monitoring is needed when taking this kind of medication due to the slim possibility side effect of suicidal thoughts (Living with anxiety Children, 2018)....