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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 medications

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

Homesickness

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Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.

Coping with separation from and socialization with family and friends during COVID-19

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Learn about some ways you can help your child or adolescent to cope and stay connected with family and friends while they are separated from them.

Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

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Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.

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.

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.

Depression: Treatment with medications

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Learn how antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression.

Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

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Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.

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: Signs and symptoms

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

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

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Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.

Diarrhea in children

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Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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

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.

Epilepsy and emotions

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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.

Bipolar disorder: Overview

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Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.

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

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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.

Fern's Anxiety

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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.

Bleeding: First aid

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Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.

Anxiety, stress and cancer

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

Keeping children safe in large crowds

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Learn safety tips for keeping your family safe in crowded places, including how to plan ahead, what to do if your family gets separated and preventing common injuries.

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

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Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

What is general anesthesia?

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This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

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.