Back to school anxiety is common as the new school year approaches. the feelings of anxiety that some children may experience during this time. The goal of this blog post is to provide you with insights into understanding the feelings of anxiety some children might...
Do you know the signs of a panic attack? Having a panic attack can be a terrifying experience. If you’ve had an intense rush of anxiety or fear that comes out of the blue, you may have had a panic attack. Read on to learn more about common signs of a panic attack and...
If you read my previous blog, 5 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious, you might be wondering what to do if you are noticing those signs. Here are 6 ways that you can help your anxious child. Talk to your child. Yes, this seems simple and obvious, but if you can catch your...
Today's blog is by Amy Kurz, MSW, LCSW, a clinician at Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis who specializes in working with kids and teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Learning to recognize signs your child may be anxious can help you...
It can be hard to control your worrying once you get started. You may feel like there's no switch to turn it off. Feeling helpless and unsure what to do only makes things worse. This post is all about helping you understand what's happening when you start to overthink...
What is health anxiety? Although it's normal to worry from time to time, when worry about your health is difficult to stop, despite reassurance from your doctor that your tests are normal, you may be dealing with health anxiety. In this post I'll explain what health...