Anxiety in the Child and Adolescent Population

If you worked with kids in any setting during the pandemic, you might have noticed a slight or significant change in their overall mental health. The pandemic exacerbated existing mental health problems in the adult and pediatric population. For clinicians, teachers, social workers, community partners, parents and you, there is a desire to understand what we are witnessing in our kids so we can best help them. Have you found yourself wondering “Is this anxiety or something else and what can I do about it.? This session will examine different presentations of anxiety disorders and situations that mimic anxiety disorders in kids. Through experiential learning, we will delve into different ways in which adults can help kids manage anxiety and thrive.