how to treat anxiety in kids

May 2013

Questions often come up about how to treat anxiety in kids.

About 10% of kids suffer from some form of anxiety...social phobia, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, etc.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the cornerstone of treatment.

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Table of Contents

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Smoking whether electronic cigarettes or hookah pipes are safer than smoking cigarettes
Pediatrics how to treat anxiety in kids
Antithrombotics whether to stop antithrombotics for MINOR surgical procedures or endoscopy
Dermatology Picato (pih-KAY-toe) gel as a more convenient topical treatment for actinic keratosis
Cardiology Many more patients will now ask about the Mediterranean diet
Fungal Infections how to get rid of fungal nail infections
Gastroenterology strike a balance between the risks and benefits of using PPIs for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)