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Anxiety in Children & Adolescents

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Ages 5 to 10

  • Separation Anxiety:  Fear of being away from parents or caregivers

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  • Generalized Anxiety: Worry about safety, school, or future events

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  • Phobias: Fear of animals, the dark, storms, etc.

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  • School Avoidance: Somatic complaints or tantrums about going to school

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  • Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes

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  • Nighttime fears: Trouble sleeping, fear of being alone

Ages 11 to 17

  • Social Anxiety: Fear of embarrassment, public speaking, being judged

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  • Test or Performance Anxiety: Fear of failure or not meeting expectations

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  • Generalized worry about academics, friends, appearance, future

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  • Anxiety related to identity, belonging, self-esteem, or peer dynamics

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