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Published Jun 22, 2020

#621: The Causes and Cures of Childhood Anxiety

Journalist Kate Julian delves into the surge of childhood anxiety, analyzing its roots, potential remedies, and the role of parenting in either exacerbating or alleviating this issue. She emphasizes the need for parents to navigate discomfort and difficult conversations with their children to foster resilience and lasting mental well-being.
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  • Rising Rates

    Childhood anxiety and depression are rising at alarming rates, with even young children being affected. shares her personal connection to the topic, highlighting the doubling of suicide rates among children as young as five 1. She emphasizes that while these issues are preventable, early intervention is crucial.

       

    Mental Health

    Untreated childhood anxiety can lead to significant issues in adulthood, including depression and substance abuse. explains that anxiety often starts in childhood and, if not addressed, can dominate a person's life 2. She notes that about a third of adolescents suffer from anxiety disorders, with the median age of onset being just eleven 3.

       

    Technology

    Technology and social media are often blamed for the rise in childhood anxiety, but the evidence is mixed. discusses how smartphones and social media might contribute to anxiety, especially among girls, but also notes that these tools can provide social support 4. She highlights the contradiction of giving children powerful technology while overprotecting them in other aspects of life 5.