All children experience episodes of anxiety. It is expected and normal during certain developmental stages and experiences. Children in infancy and toddler stages can have some degree of anxiety when leaving their parents and younger children can have short term irrational fears of the dark, animals, weather, strangers, etc. If anxieties are intense, long lasting or begin to interfere with daily functioning then it would be prudent to seek evaluation with a mental health or medical professional.
Types:
Separation Anxiety
Phobia
Generalized
*info adapted from American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
When symptoms become patterns that last longer than a few weeks and/or interfere with a child’s sense of well-being, daily functioning at home, in school, with friends and family, it is always a good idea to seek out professional evaluation, information, and support for both the child and parents. CWCA has staff that specialize in working with children using a variety of treatment techniques to address anxiety. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call
715-424-6960
Phone: 715-424-6960
Fax: 715-424-6963
Email: office@cwca.biz*
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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