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Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Click on icons to learn about the physical and behavioural symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Then, scroll down for things to try when feeling anxious.

Anxiety: Overview

Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.

Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

Anxiety: Types of disorders

Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Anxiety, stress and cancer

Learn how to help your teenager manage anxiety and stress both during and after cancer treatment.

Fern's Anxiety

Therapeutic clown Fern and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about how their bodies feel when they are anxious. Learn how to manage these feelings so you are prepared the next time you feel anxious.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Managing stress and anxiety

Once you know how to recognize when you're feeling stress or anxiety you can learn how to manage it. Find out what you can do to reduce stress, what to avoid and what to do when stress and anxiety are too much.

Stress, anxiety and cancer

A little stress can be a good thing, but too much can have negative effects. Find out about good stress, bad stress and anxiety.

What causes stress and anxiety

You may not always know what is causing your stress and anxiety. Find out about some common stressors and how they can change over time.

Mental health concerns after a transplant

Maintaining your mental health when your child has cancer

When you have a child who has cancer, it is normal for you to feel sad or worry. For some people this may develop into depression or anxiety.

Recognizing stress and anxiety

Learn about how stress works, how you can recognize when you are feeling stress, and the signs of body and mind stress.

Epilepsy and emotions

A child with epilepsy may experience a range of emotions, which may include depression or anxiety. Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and nurture their self-esteem.

Negative coping when you are under stress

Negative coping includes the use of alcohol, drugs, overeating and other risky or aggressive behaviours to cope with stress or anxiety. Find out what you can do to avoid these behaviours or seek support for negative coping.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Changing unhelpful thoughts

Find out how you can replace unhelpful thoughts with helpful ones and practice mindful observation to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Coping strategies for fatigue

Learn how relaxation, distraction and changing your thinking habits can help to improve fatigue.

Other types of pain

Learn about other types of pain, including recurrent, procedural, and palliative pain. Read about how they are treated. Lumbar punctures are discussed.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Find out what causes obsesive compulsive disorder (OCD), the signs and symptoms and how it is treated.