Anxiety Disorders
Many children suffer from anxiety disorders and we often miss the signs. On this page, you will find more information about a variety of anxiety disorders and their symptoms. As educators, we cannot diagnose your child with having one of these disorders; however, if you have concerns or see symptoms that you feel you recognize -
PLEASE visit with your DOCTOR or PEDIATRICIAN.
PLEASE visit with your DOCTOR or PEDIATRICIAN.
Anxiety & DepressionAnxiety & Depression often come together. The movie Inside Out has insights to understanding anxiety and depression. Visit this link to learn a little more.
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Separation AnxietyMany children experience anxiety about being away from parents. It's hard to recognize when this anxiety begins to interfere with a child's functioning. Learn more below.
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Post Traumatic Stress DisorderWe usually think of veterans when we hear PTSD but children who have experienced a traumatic event can also suffer from PTSD. The link below helps us learn some symptoms to look for and strategies to help.
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Ways to help your childThe internet is full of information for helping your child with anxiety. The best advice is to talk to your child's doctor but here is an article with some ideas to get started.
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