Anxiety Disorders

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Find out the technical names of your fears with this fun quiz! ...

Many kids are feeling intense pressure to excel, thanks in part to changes in homework and testing, a focus on college admissions from an earlier age, plus new forms of social pressure. Feeling a bit of stress can keep kids focused and motivated ...

A mother seeks advice on how to help her gifted child deal with depression and anxiety. ...

There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness. ...

When your daughter's worries are making her sick, that's an illness as real as anything else. ...

Test day jitters are striking earlier than ever. In most states, standardized testing aligned with the Common Core begins in second or third grade, but a few states administer standardized tests as early as kindergarten. Many children experience ...

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

Phobias can be very difficult to overcome, but help is available. ...

A sudden onset of anxiety attacks usually has a specific cause that can be addressed. ...

Read our expert's analysis of a six-year-old's nighttime wakefulness. ...

How to Prepare Your Anxious Child for the Last Day of School Childhood anxiety has become more pronounced and prevalent in our children. In fact, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, one in eight children has an anxiety di...