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Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: When to Worry About Worry

Benjamin Kornfeld, Bridget M Wild

    Pediatric Annals
    |November 10, 2021
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pediatric anxiety disorders are common, and pediatricians can identify and manage them. Early intervention and co-management with mental health teams are crucial for children

    Area of Science:

    • Child psychology
    • Pediatric medicine
    • Mental health

    Background:

    • Anxiety is a common emotion in children, but disruptive symptoms require medical attention.
    • The pediatric medical home is key for addressing children's mental health needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders.
    • To highlight tools and approaches accessible to general pediatricians.
    • To address pandemic-related challenges in pediatric mental healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current diagnostic criteria for pediatric anxiety.
    • Evaluation of accessible screening and assessment tools for pediatricians.
    • Analysis of evidence-based treatment strategies for childhood anxiety.
    • Consideration of pandemic's impact on pediatric anxiety outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Pediatricians can utilize readily available tools for anxiety diagnosis.
    • Effective treatment approaches exist for pediatric anxiety disorders.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique barriers and affected outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • General pediatricians play a vital role in identifying and managing pediatric anxiety.
    • Co-management with interprofessional mental health teams is essential for optimal care.
    • Preparedness for pandemic-related challenges is crucial for pediatric mental healthcare.

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