Childhood Anxiety

The most common mental disorder found in children is Childhood Anxiety Disorder. Both sexes are affected, but there are more boys than girls who have it. Depression almost always accompanies it. That is why treatment of this condition is a top priority for young sufferers.

Children who have this condition will usually be so nervous and afraid their grades suffer, and they may not be able to play with classmates. This condition is more common in shy children. Yet what is alarming with this condition is that if it is untreated, it can last throughout a child's life.

Anxiety symptoms in children may range from just being very shy to something as severe as post traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks. If it is untreated in its early stages, anxiety is associated with absences in school and later dropping out. Children with low self esteem may even have trouble relating to people and making friends.

Other anxiety disorders that children are diagnosed with include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GED), panic attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). This would also include social phobia, adjustment disorders, and other stress conditions associated to medical conditions such as depression and disease.

Normal anxiety is good and beneficial for young sufferers as it allows them to learn to think properly, learn well, increased concentration, and ability to make decisions. Physical signs of anxiety in children include increases heart rate and other symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nervousness, and fear.

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