TA Tidbit - September 2017: Anxiety Disorders

TA Tidbit 2017:

Anxiety Disorders

The TA Tidbit is an online publication of the TA Network highlighting resources developed or provided in response to requests from SAMHSA SOC grantees on various topics.

This edition focuses on anxiety disorders.

Anxiety disorders are conditions that can range from general feelings of worry to specific phobias. These conditions affect the daily functioning of children, youth and young adults as persistent anxiety and/or fear impairs their ability to concentrate, process information, and engage successfully in various activities. While common, anxiety disorders can be difficult to identify in young people and the diagnosis should include a review of developmental, cultural, social, and environmental factors. In addition, a co-occurring disorder can mask the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety disorders are often recognized as chronic conditions, as children, youth and young adults may experience relapse throughout their life span.

Symptoms or behaviors that may signify an anxiety disorder, in children, youth and young adults include, but are not limited to:

Avoidance
Changes in eating habits
Fatigue
Excessive/repetitive need for reassurance
Muscle tension
Oppositional behavior
Poor school performance
Sleep disturbance
Somatic symptoms
Restlessness

Types of anxiety disorders that children, young and young adults may experience:

Generalized Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorder NOS
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia
Social Phobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

See below for resources on anxiety disorders:

SAMHSA

Anxiety Disorders
DSM-5 Changes: Implications for Child Serious Emotional Disturbance
National Registry of Evidence-based Program and Practices

Evidence-based Program: Child-Centered Play Therapy
Promising Practice: Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems

Understanding Anxiety Disorders Care Givers: Get the Facts
Understanding Anxiety Disorders Young Adults: Get the Facts

TA Network
- Anxiety and Children: Tips for Coping with an Anxious Child

The National Institute of Mental Health

Multimedia: Bullying Exerts Psychiatric Effects Into Adulthood
Multimedia: Anxiety Disorders in Children

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

This announcement is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (NTTAC), operated by the National Technical Assistance Network for Children's Behavioral Health (TA Network).