7 hallmark features of anxiety disorders
image description here Affecting 15% to 20% of children and adolescents, anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric condition in pediatrics. Untreated, they can have serious consequences on a child’s development and lead to more mental and physical health problems. Because it can be difficult to differentiate between anxiety and an anxiety disorder, consider these 7 signs to help make a diagnosis.

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The ‘father effect’: How dads impact children’s health
image description here Growing evidence shows the positive influence that fathers have on their children’s health. Research also indicates that today's dads are more involved than ever. Yet pediatric visits largely still focus on the mother-child relationship. Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics can help pediatricians better engage fathers in the care of their children.

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