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Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

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

Anxiety: Overview

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

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

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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: Types of disorders

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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.

What causes stress and anxiety

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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.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

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Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

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

Stress, anxiety and cancer

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

Anxiety, stress and cancer

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

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

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

Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

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Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

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Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

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As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Managing stress and anxiety

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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.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

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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.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

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Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.

School and chemotherapy

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Some children and adolescents are able to go back to school while receiving cancer treatment. Find out what risks you need to be aware of when going back to school and how to manage if you know you will be missing class.

Epilepsy at school

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School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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

Changing unhelpful thoughts

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

Talking with your child's school

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Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.

Somatization

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Learn about somatization, the connection between the mind and body and how to get help if somatization becomes a problem.