Childhood anxiety is common. Learn how parents can spot signs, avoid over-accommodating fears and get support when needed.

A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, showed a steady rise in cases of anxiety among children. The findings stated ...

Children entering puberty may be experiencing more anxiety than their parents realize, according to a new study. Starting middle school brings big changes – new schools, heavier workloads, shifting ...

Researchers found widespread overactivation in brain activity in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) led to improved clinical functioning and ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety frequently coexist, especially in children. While they are distinct conditions, they often have overlapping symptoms. As a result, it can be ...

Parents today face new challenges supporting children's mental health as awareness of issues like anxiety and depression ...

If children and teenagers receive any help for an anxiety disorder, it's usually medication — not counseling — according to a study published Wednesday in Pediatrics. Subscribe to read this story ...

CHILDHOOD can be a time of great anxiety. It is when we learn how to make friends and cope when those friendships go sour, when we first feel the pressures of school work and exams, and when the ...

Anxiety disorders are very common in autistic kids, affecting about half of all children at some point in time. Autistic children can experience anxiety in their own ways. They might be afraid of ...

Have you ever worried you may be too overprotective as a parent? A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships examined how overprotective parenting is related to ...

A new study shows that targeted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly lessen food allergy-related anxiety (FAA) for both children and parents. Children with food allergies, along with ...