Anxiety is among the most common mental health disorders in children. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25% of teens experience anxiety, not accounting for those who remain undiagnosed or have not yet reached out for help. Because a new school year can often worsen or trigger anxiety in children and teens, the developmental pediatrics specialists at Pediatric Associates of Fairfield recommend the following tips to help ease back-to-school jitters.
Developmental Pediatrics Anxiety-Easing Tips
Encourage Physical Activity
Exercise can be just as beneficial to the mind as it is the body. Engaging in physical activity 3-5 days a week will help children expend pent up energy while enhancing their quality of sleep. Exercise is
Developmental Pediatrics Anxiety-Easing Tips
Encourage Physical Activity
Exercise can be just as beneficial to the mind as it is the body. Engaging in physical activity 3-5 days a week will help children expend pent up energy while enhancing their quality of sleep. Exercise is