On this special episode, Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile is joined by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Denise Gardner, PhD to discuss anxiety in children.  The topics we touch upon include:

• The difference between every day stress and clinical anxiety
• The prevalence of anxiety in children
• How anxiety develops
• Common co-occurring disorders such as depression, ADHD, eating disorders
• Common emotional and physical manifestations of anxiety
• Preventing anxiety
• How parents can help the child manage anxiety
• When should we consider seeking therapy for my child
• How can therapy help my child

 

Parents interested in scheduling therapy with Dr. Gardner or learning more about PCPA can find this information on http://www.pcpachicago.com

Additional resources: - Book recommendation: What to do when you worry too much (Huebner; ages 6-12; workbook for parents and children) - Apps - Head Space, Calm, Breathe2Relax - Websites: Anxiety Disorders Association of America (adaa.org)