Encouraging children to face their fears in a positive way may hold the key to tackling anxiety, writes Professor Jennie Hudson and Postdoctoral Researcher Chloe Lim.
In Australia one in 14 children experience anxiety that interferes with their daily lives.
Yet they don’t all receive the appropriate care and support to manage their anxiety levels.
Researchers within the Child Mental Health team at the Black Dog Institute are exploring how helping children face their fears in a safe, playful way can help them build confidence and resilience....
In Australia one in 14 children experience anxiety that interferes with their daily lives.
Yet they don’t all receive the appropriate care and support to manage their anxiety levels.
Researchers within the Child Mental Health team at the Black Dog Institute are exploring how helping children face their fears in a safe, playful way can help them build confidence and resilience....
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