Anxiety is a very common issue for children and teens. It can often be misunderstood as a child/teen being hyper, difficult, defiant, or avoidant. If your child/teen is showing certain signs such as isolating from friends, constantly putting down their appearance, avoiding social situations, being very clingy, being shy, cutting classes or school, talking about being bullied, being hyper-vigilant, or often seeming distracted and unable to focus, these could all be signs of anxiety. The causes are many. The link to the article below nicely outlines some of the common signs, symptoms, and treatment approaches. If you are a parent concerned about these issues in your child or teen, feel free to contact me and read the link to the article below.

http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/publication_store/your_adolescent_anxiety_and_avoidant_disorders