Podcast
Episode 30: Anxiety
On this special episode, Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile is joined by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Denise Gardner, PhD to discuss anxiety in children. The topics we touch upon include:
- The difference between every day stress and clinical anxiety
- The prevalence of anxiety in children
- How anxiety develops
- Common co-occurring disorders such as depression, ADHD, eating disorders
- Common emotional and physical manifestations of anxiety
- Preventing anxiety
- How parents can help the child manage anxiety
- When should we consider seeking therapy for my child
- How can therapy help my child
Parents interested in scheduling therapy with Dr. Gardner or learning more about PCPA can find this information onĀ http://www.pcpachicago.com
Additional resources:
- Book recommendation: What to do when you worry too much (Huebner; agesĀ 6-12; workbook for parents and children)
- Apps - Head Space, Calm, Breathe2Relax
- Websites: Anxiety Disorders Association of America