Looking for Treatment For your Childs Anxiety?

Anxiety isn't strictly an adult problem. If your son or daughter is worried, anxious, or fearful, Dr. Anu Sheth, Dr. Christian Messick, and Dr. Anna Lawson, the pediatricians at Pediatric Associates of Lawrenceville (PAL) in Lawrenceville, GA, can recommend helpful anxiety treatments.

Signs of anxiety in children

Some children may tell you that they feel anxious or worried, while others may not be able to put their feelings into words. Signs that could mean that your son or daughter is struggling with anxiety include:

  • Reluctance to go to school
  • Crying or becoming upset at the thought of spending time away from you
  • Trouble staying asleep or falling asleep
  • Frequent nightmares
  • Desire to avoid social situations
  • Excessive worrying about school, friends, or future events
  • Angry outbursts
  • Irritability
  • Upset stomach, headaches, and achy muscles
  • Frequent trips to the bathroom
  • Concentration or memory issues
  • Restlessness or fidgeting
  • Appetite changes
  • Poor self-esteem
  • Inability to speak in stressful situations
  • Strong fears (animals, insects, heights)

How to help children who have anxiety

If you suspect that anxiety may be affecting your child's life, talk to his or her Lawrenceville, GA, pediatrician about anxiety treatment. Your child's doctor can recommend treatments that will help your son or daughter manage his or her fears and worries. Common anxiety treatments for children include:

  • Talk Therapy: During therapy sessions, your child will talk about his or her symptoms and learn ways to manage and reduce the symptoms. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often recommended for anxiety. During this type of therapy, children learn to face their fears gradually and develop effective coping skills.
  • Medication: Although many parents are understandably reluctant to give their children medication, anti-anxiety medication can be very helpful in reducing anxiety, particularly when it's combined with talk therapy.
  • Coping Strategies: Your child's pediatrician can recommend techniques and strategies that help your son or daughter identify anxiety triggers and take steps to counteract them.

Do you need to find an effective anxiety treatment for your child? Call (770) 277-6725 to schedule an appointment with the pediatricians at Pediatric Associates of Lawrenceville (PAL) in Lawrenceville, GA, Dr. Sheth, Dr. Messick, and Dr. Lawson.

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