611 W. Union Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-0800

NurseWise 24-Hour Crisis Line
1-866-495-6735



SEABHS
611 W. Union Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-0800

NurseWise 24-Hr Crisis Line
1-866-495-6735


powered by centersite dot net
Child & Adolescent Development: Overview
Resources
Basic InformationMore InformationLatest News
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDCSchool-Based Smoking Prevention Programs WorkBrain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study FindsEven Mild Iodine Deficiency Can Affect Child's CognitionMany U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: SurveyKids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future SuccessMore Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger KidsMagnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones StrongGasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: StudyPAS: Children With Strep Don't Need to Toss ToothbrushesMany Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: SurveyMany Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: StudyMore Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds1997 to 2011 Saw Increase in Allergies Among U.S. ChildrenPreordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study FindsAt-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research ShowsFood, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children: CDCMore Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement RidesFDA Concerned Caffeinated Foods Could Harm ChildrenSecondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen GirlsChild Fruit Consumption Up With Pre-Slicing in SchoolsAllergies: As American as Apple Pie?Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After TutoringPoor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in KidsImpact of Childhood Bacterial Meningitis Lasts Into Adulthood'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for KidsPopular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung EffectsAMSSM: Cognitive Effect of Concussion Lasts in ChildrenMany Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: SurveyMigraines in Children Linked to Infantile ColicHelping Children Make Sense of the SenselessSocial Networks Affect Parents' Vaccination Decision-MakingHealth Tip: What's Keeping Your Child Awake?Parenting Magazines Give Little Attention to Sun ProtectionSleep Apnea Tied to Behavioral, Attention Problems in YouthsFrequent Eating in Kids Tied to Less Weight GainParents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study FindsMental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates SayDespite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in BloodMelanoma Rates Rising in U.S. ChildrenKids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: StudyHigher Activity Levels May Protect Children From StressManagement of Short Stature in Childhood DiscussedCertain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: PollU.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in SpotlightAntipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study FindsPicky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by GenesGene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study SaysBlack Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: StudyParents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
Questions and AnswersLinksBook Reviews
Related Topics

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses
Parenting
Child Care
Child Development and Parenting: Infants
Child Development and Parenting: Early Childhood

Health Tip: Is Anxiety Affecting Your Child?

HealthDay News
by -- Diana Kohnle
Updated: Aug 14th 2012

(HealthDay News) -- Anxiety can affect a child's health and well-being, so it's important to recognize and address the potential warning signs.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America mentions these possible symptoms of anxiety in children:

  • Having nightmares or other problems sleeping.
  • Showing changes in eating habits.
  • Showing a strong desire to cling to a parent.
  • Re-enacting a traumatic event during play.
  • Avoiding anything associated with a traumatic event.
  • Fearing that a traumatic event will repeat itself.