Research Exercise

Recognizing Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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Research Exercise
Recognizing Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

In children and adolescents, differentiating between, on one hand, typical and developmentally appropriate anxiety and, on the other hand, clinical anxiety disorders can be tricky. During the developmental periods of childhood and adolescence, a variety of naturally occurring periods of anxiety can be beneficial (e.g., a healthy amount of anxiety about a test encourages studying) or developmentally appropriate (e.g., being afraid of the dark). However, how can parents, teachers, or therapists recognize when someone is experiencing too much anxiety? The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) provides some helpful information regarding the various types of anxiety present in children and adolescents that warrant a diagnosis and intervention.

https://namicobb.org/anxiety-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/

After reading the information page, “Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents,” consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.

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According to the information provided by NAMI, what is the prevalence of anxiety disorders among youth?

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Based on your understanding of the information presented, how might people best describe children and adolescents who experience symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?

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Which of the following is likely NOT a helpful intervention for parents to use with anxious youth?

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How might social anxiety disorder present itself in a teenager?
One possible answer is when the teenager has difficulty giving presentations at school. Out of fear of humiliation, the teen might choose to take an “F” rather than do a presentation.

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What are common symptoms of a “panic attack”?
One possible answer is that common symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, heart palpitations, chest pain, and stomach pains.

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