https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/anxiety-in-children
Children with anxiety disorders often have emotional outbursts like crying or tantrums. They may also show a lot of avoidance. They might try to escape, hide and be "on the lookout for danger" much of the time. In addition, kids often have body symptoms, like stomachaches, headaches, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath or sleep issues.

https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
7. Encourage the child to tolerate their anxiety. Let your child know that you appreciate the work it takes to tolerate anxiety in order to do what they want or need to do. It's really encouraging them to engage in life and to let the anxiety take its natural curve. We call it the "habituation curve.".

https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/anxiety-depression-children.html
Anxiety and depression affect many children1. 9.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 5.8 million) had diagnosed anxiety in 2016-2019. 4.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 2.7 million) have diagnosed depression in 2016-2019. Anxiety and depression have increased over time2. "Ever having been diagnosed with either anxiety or

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/your-childs-anxiety-when-to-worry-when-to-relax
Unhealthy and consistently high levels of anxiety can lead your child to experience real physical repercussions, such as fatigue, stomach issues, headaches and even rashes. They may throw tantrums

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anxiety/children-and-anxiety
Anxiety is an increasingly common problem among children today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7 percent of children age 3 to 17 have a diagnosed anxiety disorder; the

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/anxiety-disorders.html
Anxiety disorders cause extreme fear and worry, and changes in a child's behavior, sleep, eating, or mood. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD causes kids to worry almost every day — and over lots of things. Kids with GAD worry over things that most kids worry about, like homework, tests, or

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/anxiety-in-children-2018081414532
Separation anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias are instantly recognizable: a sobbing child clings to a parent, refusing to set foot inside day care; a socially anxious child worries about attending a birthday party because "nobody will play with me;" or a child is so terrified by insects that simple summer fun like a nature stroll

https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/
Anxiety. Anxiety is the most common emotional problem in children. Kids with anxiety respond well to treatment, but it is often overlooked or misunderstood. Kids can develop crippling worries about many things, from animals to being separate from their parents to saying or doing something embarrassing. Anxiety can show up in lots of different

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-symptoms-in-children
low confidence and self-esteem. physical symptoms such as stomachache, headache, muscle aches, or tension. fatigue and restlessness. irritability. changes in appetite. lack of concentration

https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/children/childhood-anxiety-disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder If your child has generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, he or she will worry excessively about a variety of things such as grades, family issues, relationships with peers, and performance in sports. Learn more about GAD. Children with GAD tend to be very hard on themselves and strive for perfection. They may also seek constant approval or reassurance from others.

https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html
Anxiety. When a child does not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Examples of different types of anxiety disorders include

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-in-children
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, and it happens in both adults and children. An anxiety disorder is a medical condition that involves regular, high levels of anxiety that are difficult to

https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/symptoms-anxiety-children-teens
Your child might also develop a fear of talking to others, meeting new people, or even "being there" in front of others. Other symptoms of social anxiety in children may include: shaking

https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/when-your-childs-anxiety-worth-worrying-about-and-how-help
For many children with anxiety, the symptoms are relatively mild, and they may benefit from therapy alone. For children who are more severely impaired by their anxiety, medication combined with therapy is the best option. Let's face it: Not all parents love the idea of seeking mental health care for their kids. They may worry about being

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/23/772789491/how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-anxiety
5. Help your child face their fears. This is the fine line every parent, caregiver and teacher must walk with a child struggling with anxiety. You must respect the child's fear, but that does not

https://www.anxiety.org/causes-and-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-children
A child with anxiety may be internally experiencing fear of being called on or criticized. Anxiety and ADHD, at times, often look very much like each other, and it takes a discerning eye to figure out which one it is. And, to complicate things further, sometimes there can be a little bit of both.

https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/signs-of-anxiety-in-children
It is common for kids to feel anxious sometimes. But with the rise of mental health issues in children and nearly 1 in 3 adolescents being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, it's important for parents to know what is normal, when to be concerned and how to provide their child with the support they need.. Adrienne Anderson, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist at Children's Health℠ and Assistant

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/anxiety-in-children/
Anxiety can start to cause problems for your child when: it's very strong, or getting worse, and does not go away. it gets in the way of daily activities, stopping your child doing things they enjoy. Severe anxiety like this can harm children's mental and emotional wellbeing, affecting their self-esteem and confidence.

https://patient.info/childrens-health/anxiety-in-children
If your child's anxiety is affecting their school life, it's a good idea to talk to their school as well. Parents and carers can get help and advice about children's mental health from Young Minds' free parent helpline on 0808 802 5544, from Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm.

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/1200/anxiety-disorders-children-adolescents.html
Childhood anxiety is a common psychiatric disorder. It is estimated that more than 7% of adolescents 13 to 17 years of age have been diagnosed with anxiety, and more than 36% of children with

https://www.childrenshospital.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/managing-anxiety-booklet.pdf
your child needs help managing anxiety:18-21 • Take a pause. Notice how you are feeling. When you can identify your feelings, you will know when you are ready to help your child manage anxiety and model identifying feelings for your child. • Stay calm. When your child is experiencing anxiety, it may be difficult to stay calm. However,

https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/conditions/anxiety
Anxiety is different. Kids with anxiety have excessive, unmanageable worry that makes it hard to concentrate on necessary tasks or fun activities. Children and teens with anxiety can feel overwhelmed and helpless. If a child doesn't get treatment, anxiety can impact schoolwork and friendships, affect sleep and even lead to substance abuse.

https://www.webmd.com/children/signs-anxiety-children
Some common anxiety disorders in children include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Children with GAD worry excessively about a variety of things, such as family problems, relationships with

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/savvy-parenting/202406/parent-participation-in-treatment-impacts-a-childs-anxiety
Anxiety in children and adolescents is at an all-time high. Providers and parents are seeking better ways to help anxious children. While It's challenging to get up-to-date numbers, based on

https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html
For children with behavior problems, more than 1 in 3 also had anxiety (36.6%) and about 1 in 5 also had depression (20.3%). 3; Depression and anxiety have increased over time "Ever having been diagnosed with either anxiety or depression" among children aged 6-17 years increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 8% in 2007 and to 8.4% in 2011-2012. 4

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/17/health/children-sleep-issues-bedtime-anxiety-wellness/index.html
Warner said her child's bedtime anxiety may have been caused by the major changes that happened when her youngest daughter was in the neonatal intensive care unit for three months.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/many-parents-say-anxiety-keeps-their-kids-from-sleeping-well/ar-BB1onSmP
By Stephen Beech via SWNS. One in four parents say their child can't get to sleep at night because they're worried or anxious. More than a third of youngsters wake up crying or upset while

https://www.wral.com/story/1-in-4-parents-say-their-young-child-has-bedtime-anxiety-new-poll-finds/21486286/
Warner said her child's bedtime anxiety may have been caused by the major changes that happened when her youngest daughter was in the neonatal intensive care unit for three months.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1ddegp8zvo
The children, whose parents speak English at home and have no learning disabilities, are coming to school unable to communicate. ... The 15-year-old suffers from severe anxiety and has not

https://www.wishtv.com/health-wellness/1-in-4-parents-say-their-young-child-has-bedtime-anxiety-new-poll-finds/
A new national poll found 1 in 4 parents have trouble getting their young children to sleep due to anxiety or worry. (Provided Photo/ozgurcankaya/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)