Anxiety is on the Rise in Teen and Young Adults Research suggests anxiety is on the rise in teens and young adults as they face so many challenges. Many experience anxiety as a temporary response and feelings of uneasiness or nervousness disappear when the triggering stressor is gone. For others, like myself, anxiety becomes a […]
OMG, GAD! What is It? Does My Teen or Young Adult Have It?
How Common is Anxiety and What Causes It? GAD isn’t the newest variant of the COVID-19 virus but stands for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. In my last blog, I discussed basics of anxiety and the fight, flight, and freeze response, common appropriate fears and anxieties, and when anxiety becomes problematic for teens and young adults. Anxiety […]
Help! I Think My Teen or Young Adult Has Anxiety. What do I Need to Know?
Is it Common for my Teen or Young Adult to Have Anxiety? Yes, anxiety is normal during these times of growth and development. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the US. Simply defined, mild anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event or situation. It’s a typical part of life to experience anxiety and it’s often considered a […]
Common Types of Child Anxiety: What to Do and What Not to Do
What is Anxiety Anxiety, simply defined, is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event. It’s common in children and a normal reaction by the fight, flight, or freeze response connected to our survival instinct. Certain fears and anxieties are developmentally appropriate and shouldn’t be considered alarming as most children will work through them. It’s important to know […]
Am I Worrying Too Much or Does my Young Child Have Anxiety? Signs Parents Need to Know.
Is Anxiety Normal in Young Children? Yes, experiencing anxiety is normal, even when very young. It’s one of the most common mental health issues in the US. A simple definition for anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad thing. Anxiety is a typical part of life and often considered […]