RCH Health Poll - Recognising anxiety in children




Topics discussed in this episode:
Parents report 50% of children aged three years and over are experiencing problems with anxiety, with 36% experiencing ‘somewhat of’ a problem and 14% experiencing a ‘big’ problem.
One in five children (19%) are anxious about attending school or kindergarten.
On average, parents recognise only half of the common signs and symptoms of mental health problems in children.
Only one in three parents are confident they could tell the difference between ‘normal’ worries in children and anxiety that might need professional help.
What are kids anxious about?
What is driving the increase in anxiety in kids?
What helps people be less anxious?




For more information, including info on the signs of anxiety, when and where to seek help, and a range of ways to support children with anxiety, RCH developed a new fact sheet: Anxiety - primary school aged children

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RCH Health Poll - <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/anxiety/">Recognising anxiety in children</a> Topics discussed in this episode:<ul>
<li>Parents report 50% of children aged three years and over are experiencing problems with anxiety, with 36% experiencing ‘somewhat of’ a problem and 14% experiencing a ‘big’ problem.</li>
<li>One in five children (19%) are anxious about attending school or kindergarten.</li>
<li>On average, parents recognise only half of the common signs and symptoms of mental health problems in children.</li>
<li>Only one in three parents are confident they could tell the difference between ‘normal’ worries in children and anxiety that might need professional help.</li>
<li>What are kids anxious about?</li>
<li>What is driving the increase in anxiety in kids?</li>
<li>What helps people be less anxious?</li>
</ul> For more information, including info on the signs of anxiety, when and where to seek help, and a range of ways to support children with anxiety, RCH developed a new fact sheet: <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/anxiety-primary-aged/">Anxiety - primary school aged children</a> Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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