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Anxiety & Depression Resources

Anxiety and depression are both common mental health conditions that can significantly impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Learn the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression and gain practical advice on how to provide support, including information on therapeutic approaches.

A View of Anxiety & Depression

Click to interact with each stage of the lifespan and learn more.

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Most young children have fears or concerns that can be part of growing up—things like fear of the dark or loud noises. Most children outgrow these fears, and with others, these fears and worries persist.

  • Persistent worry or fear
  • Very worried about the future
  • Extreme separation anxiety
  • Extreme irritability or anger
  • Excessive crying
  • Stomachaches and/or headaches
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Recurring bad dreams
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As children start school, anxiety and depression may increase. For school-age children, anxiety can show itself in a broad range of symptoms and behaviors that can sometimes affect their school experience—socially, emotionally and academically.

  • Behavioral challenges at school
  • Lack of interest in fun activities
  • Sadness and excessive worry
  • Withdrawal from friends
  • School refusal
  • Moodiness
  • Problems with concentration
  • Changes in appetite
  • Disruptions in sleep
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Teens are faced with many social and academic pressures along with the fact that they are developing physically and emotionally and experiencing continuing maturation of their brain. Their anxiety can be more complex and include depression.

  • Persistent sadness or worry
  • Mood swings
  • Emotional outbursts
  • Panic attacks
  • Withdrawal from friends
  • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
  • Difficulty getting through the day
  • Feeling hopeless or worthless
  • Disordered eating
  • Self-harm
  • Substance abuse
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Anxiety and depression can increase in young adults as they are faced with mounting academic expectations, a perception of the need to be effortlessly perfect, relationship challenges and worries about the state of the world.

  • Self-doubt
  • Low self esteem
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Loss of energy
  • Sleep disruption (insomnia or too little sleep)
  • Isolating socially
  • Self-harm
  • Substance abuse
  • Spiraling worry

Featured Resources

Knowing where to start can be confusing and overwhelming. Our featured resources offer key knowledge and insights for every step of your journey.

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7 Caring Conversation Starters to Reach Your Child or Teen with Anxiety

As a concerned friend or parent, you may want to reach out, but you may not be sure how to begin.

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Should My Child See a Psychiatrist?

An initial consultation, while a significant investment of time and resources, can help right the developmental course and prevent a lot of twists and turns in your child’s mental health journey.

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How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines behavioral science with mindfulness concepts to help people who have difficulty regulating emotions.

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