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Anxiety is a normal emotion that is essential for survival. Specialists in child development have noticed that certain fears are more common at certain… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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Avoidance is one of many survival mechanisms designed to protect us from danger. If you've ever had food poisoning from what seemed like a healthy… read more
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Children and teens may not recognize that what they have been experiencing is anxiety. Some youth think the way they are feeling and acting is normal… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
If anxiety is bothering you, there are steps you can take.
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Anxiety is an unwanted guest. For some families, anxiety makes a sudden appearance, showing up one day after soccer practice but before dinner, and… read more
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As children grow and mature, they may pose unusual questions or make odd comments. For example, your child may ask about death and the afterlife, or… read more
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Anxious children and teens may prefer to fall and/or remain asleep with a parent or caregiver, either in the same room or even in the same bed. This… read more
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What is hoarding disorder (HD)?
Hoarding disorder is associated with three key features:
Ongoing and significant difficulty getting rid of… read more
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It is important that you have your child return to normal activities as soon as possible after a traumatic event, as in PTSD, or when your child's mood… read more
