Childhood Anxiety: Evidence-Based Strategies
Tools, research, and external resources referenced in this module.19 resources available.
3 tools available
Identify how you may be inadvertently maintaining your child's anxiety
Create a step-by-step plan for gradual exposure to feared situations
Track the bidirectional relationship between sleep and anxiety
Landmark RCT showing parent-based treatment is as effective as CBT for childhood anxiety.
Comprehensive Cochrane review confirming CBT efficacy for child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
JAMA Pediatrics network meta-analysis comparing CBT, medication, and combination treatments.
Systematic review confirming exercise benefits for anxiety and depression in children.
Meta-analysis of childhood anxiety prevalence in high-income countries.
Longitudinal study confirming the bidirectional relationship between sleep problems and anxiety.
The disruptive child gets attention. The anxious child suffers in silence. Look for: excessive reassurance-seeking, avoidance, stomachaches, and perfectionism.
You do not need your child's cooperation to treat their anxiety. What you do matters more than what the therapist does.
If your child is anxious, fix their sleep first. It is the most impactful single intervention and it is free.
Before treating the anxiety, stabilize the blood sugar. This single change resolves symptoms for a surprising number of children.
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