Don ’t Bother Me: Four Things You Should Know about Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

Don’t Bother Me: Four Things You Should Know about Adolescent Anxiety Disorders My children are still quite small, but I know the day is coming fast when they will be teens. That means while raising my kids to be competent, engaged adults, I am at the same time looking out for potential problems, including anxiety. What’s the difference between a moody teenager and a young person too anxious to leave their room? While wanting more independence from adults is a natural part of teenage years, experiencing a level of anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning is not only unhealthy, it could be a sign of the onset of an anxiety disorder. Here are four things all parents and family members of teens should understand about anxiety disorders and why you should be on the lookout for them in your child’s behavior. Anxiety in adolescence is common. The onset of anxiety and other mental health disorders occurs among adolescents with surprising frequency. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates as many as one in four teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder. It’s natural to be worried about a child that displays symptoms of excessive anxiety, but understand that many families have been in your shoes and have found ways to help their child build better coping skills and ultimately thrive. Don’t call it a “phase.” It’s easy to dismiss excessive anxiety as simply another “phase” your child is going through as they mature from ch...
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