As teens age, they experience physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can make them socially anxious or awkward. They become sensitive about their appearance, sexual orientation, and self-image. Due to this social anxiety, teens may try to avoid most social interactions. As a parent or guardian, it is important that you pay close attention to …

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Separation anxiety is a normal part of development. It usually occurs in infants when they are separated from their primary caregiver. Symptoms of separation anxiety in children typically improve by the time they are three years old. However, the symptoms can persist through your child’s teen years and well into adulthood.  Separation anxiety disorder causes …

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Although anxiety is a normal human reaction, anxiety disorders can impair your teen’s life. They often find themselves worrying about everyday things like work or school. These feelings can be concerning.  Anxiety disorders cause teens to experience overwhelming fear and worry about certain people, things, or situations. They can cause your teen to experience severe …

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Anxiety is a normal emotional response. It protects us from threatening or dangerous situations. However, many teens experience debilitating impairment caused by anxiety. They feel intense and overwhelming worry about situations or events. Did you know that anxiety affects around 21% of teenagers in the United States? This figure is concerning. As a parent or guardian, you …

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Anxiety is the most common mental health condition. It affects around one in five teenagers in the United States. It can cause severe impairment and a decline in your teen’s overall quality of life. As a parent or guardian, your teen’s anxiety can be a source of great distress. This may leave you wondering how you …

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Teen anxiety is a source of growing concern for most parents. Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health condition? According to data by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), anxiety affects around 21% of teenagers. Severe forms of anxiety can cause impairment in your teen’s daily life. Due to the high prevalence …

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According to a diagnostic study conducted by the National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), it is estimated that 32% of teens in the United States have anxiety. The figure is even higher in females, with 38% of teen girls living with an anxiety disorder. With such statistics, it would not be far-fetched for a parent to …

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