Pediatric group releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth
Keremeos Review Reports: Quick Summary The Canadian Paediatric Society has new advice for clinicians on how to assess and manage anxiety in children and adolescents as the pandemic escalates concerns over mental health. While mental health was an increasing problem before the pandemic, it heightened pressures on children. Medical professionals should have clear advice on how to differentiate between an age-appropriate response to stress and something more serious. Key Points People are generally aware that the treatments for anxiety are medications and therapy.