Childhood Anxiety Disorders

Childhood Anxiety Disorders - Causes and Risk Factors

There are multiple causes and risk factors for developing an anxiety disorder. Genetics, environmental factors (e.g., life stressors), and temperament (e.g., negative affect, behavioural inhibition) can account for the development of anxiety disorders.

Childhood Anxiety Disorders - Preparing for surgery

Childhood Anxiety Disorders - Post-surgery care

Updated on 2018-11-19T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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