Health Tip: Is Anxiety Affecting Your Child?
(HealthDay News) -- Anxiety can affect a child's health and well-being, so it's important to recognize and address the potential warning signs.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America mentions these possible symptoms of anxiety in children:
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Having nightmares or other problems sleeping.
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Showing changes in eating habits.
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Showing a strong desire to cling to a parent.
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Re-enacting a traumatic event during play.
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Avoiding anything associated with a traumatic event.
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Fearing that a traumatic event will repeat itself.
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