For children with separation anxiety disorder, this may occur at an older age. It may take them longer than most children to calm down. Affecting 4% of children, this disorder includes extreme ...

Unfortunately, for some people – including children – anxiety can become severe, persist over time and become debilitating. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the ...

the child may have separation anxiety disorder. Separation anxiety affects approximately 4%-5% of children in the U.S. ages 7 to 11 years. It is less common in teenagers, affecting about 1.3% of ...

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

Anxiety disorders are the world's most common mental health problem. But it isn't always easy to get professional help, with ...

Every May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But mental health needs to be recognized year-round, especially when it comes to ...

New research has found that prolonged screen time in children is linked to increased risks of anxiety, irritability, and low ...

Separation Anxiety Disorder. Normal separation anxiety typically begins between the ages of 8 and 12 months and starts to decrease when children enter preschool. Separation anxiety disorder is ...