Anxiety has become a buzzword in today’s world, but for kids and teens, it’s more than just a passing worry—it’s a growing crisis. Let's get creative in how we treat it!

A meta-analysis of studies on children and adolescents with ADHD found that they are at an increased risk of depression and ...

Both types of anxiety are amenable to treatment with psychotherapy. What makes children vulnerable to anxiety? Children can be vulnerable to anxiety if they are born with the touchy temperament of ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication ...

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

Welcoming a new baby is a major life transition – one that can be both physically taxing and psychologically taxing. It is normal to feel a range of emotions, from joy and excitement to anxiety to ...

Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, antipsychotics ... are also used to treat the same illnesses in children. However, doctors often adjust the doses and ...

Shy kids are also more likely to become socially anxious adults, as are children with overbearing ... a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. Prescription medication and behavioral therapy are ...

Many children with food allergies experience psychosocial burdens associated with food-allergy related bullying and anxiety "Our study findings highlight that it is important for allergists and ...