Anxiety in the Pediatric Medical Setting

Although it is well-known that children and adolescents with anxiety disorders are at heightened risk to develop other anxiety, mood, and substance abuse disorders across the lifespan, the relationship between pediatric anxiety disorders and physical health is less well-understood, but appreciation of the importance of this relationship is growing. Advances in pediatric medicine, improved sanitation, and better social support services have increased the importance of addressing the relationship between anxiety and physical health. This priority is especially true