Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The ...

A study just published in the prestigious Journal of Anxiety Disorders describes a "novel treatment" for clinically anxious kids: letting them do new things, on their own, without their parents. In ...

A gold-standard treatment for phobias and anxieties encourages young people to follow an old and simple dictum: Face your fears. Audrey Pirri began exposure therapy in August to treat her fear of ...

Anxiety can be a problem at any age. Babies as young as eight or nine months exhibit normal anxiety when they are separated from their parents. Children of all ages may be made anxious by storms, dogs ...

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This post was originally published by Parenting Translator. Sign up for the newsletter and follow Parenting Translator on Instagram. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in ...

Just like adults, kids can have anxiety or feel anxious. With school, friends and family, and self-esteem, children can run into problems that can lead to anxiety. So how can parents know the ...

Childhood anxiety disorders represent a spectrum of conditions that significantly affect emotional and social development. These disorders, including separation anxiety, social phobia and generalized ...