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Childhood Anxiety and Depression Research
Anxiety and depression often occur in children and adolescents. Both individually and in combination, these disorders can take a devastating toll on youth and their families by negatively impacting a child’s academic, social, and family functioning. Researchers at the Centers for Neuroscience and Clinical and Community Research study the factors that can lead to anxiety disorders in school-age children and depression in mothers of young children. Its goal is to find better ways to identify, prevent, and treat these disorders.
The Child and Adolescent Anxiety Program (CAAP) at Children’s National provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for children dealing with anxiety and mood disorders. Both psychosocial (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and pharmacological treatments are highly effective in reducing these problems. CAAP also has several ongoing research projects, including a study examining the role of sleep problems in the development of childhood anxiety disorders.
Common symptoms of anxiety in children
- Constant worry about several things
- Difficulty sleeping or nighttime fears
- Refusal to go to school or other places
- Frequent physical complaints
- Difficulty separating from parents
- Repetitive thoughts or behaviors
Faculty who study anxiety and depression
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For more information, contact Candice A. Alfano, PhD
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