Helping Kids with Anxious Feelings or Anxiety Disorders
Feeling anxious is common – it’s our body’s way of alerting us to danger.
For some people, including children, the alarm system goes off even when there isn’t danger. You can help kids learn to tell if there’s real danger or if it’s a “false alarm.” Helping them move forward if their anxious feelings are sending a false alarm is a key skill that children can develop.
Everyday feelings of anxiety can become an anxiety disorder when it stops children from doing the things they want and need to do.
Learn more about anxiety, signs to watch out for and how you can help the kids in your life manage their feelings of anxiety.
