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Fears life-threatening events (new edition)
Thinking about life-threatening local, national or global events, such as climate change, bushfires, floods, earthquakes, cyclones, drought, war, shootings, terrorism or pandemics, now or in the future, can threaten our sense of safety and control. Excessive worry can have a negative impact on children as well as adults. Extensive reporting and repetition of stories on
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Children who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event in the past two weeks Children who experience, witness or hear about a traumatic event may be affected emotionally, socially and physically. Most children will recover after several days though for some it might take several weeks. A traumatic event is an event that involves actual
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Australian school psychologists have identified anxiety as the most common issue encountered in their work with students and their families in primary schools.[1] One in five children and adolescents have elevated symptoms of anxiety.[2] Early intervention is key to promoting positive mental health and strong learning outcomes. This ebooklet provides a brief overview of anxiety and a
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Help prevent anxiety (new ed. book 1)
Australian school psychologists have identified anxiety as the most common issue encountered in their work with students and their families in primary schools.[1] One in five children and adolescents have elevated symptoms of anxiety.[2] Early intervention is key to promoting positive mental health and strong learning outcomes. This ebooklet provides a brief overview of anxiety and a
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A recent Australian study revealed that the top two things children worry about are friends and family dying, and the environment[1] (2007, no author) ‘Behind the news surveys Australian children and asks what they worry about’ sourced … Continue reading Other top worries include family issues, concerns about physical appearance, losing or keeping friends, homework pressures, the future,
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Children who experience separation anxiety Separation anxiety can affect children of all ages. About four per cent of primary school age children experience excessive separation anxiety when separated from their parent or primary care giver[1] Schniering, C.A., Hudson, J. L., & Rapee, R. M. (2000). Issues in the diagnosis and assessment of anxiety disorders in
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Feeling shy can be a normal part of a child or young person’s life, especially when new people or situations are encountered. However, shyness becomes a concern when it occurs in most situations and interactions, and interferes with relationships and schoolwork, or if the child is frequently nervous, socially anxious or withdrawn. At school, children
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Children with selective mutism are unable to speak in specific social situations—for example, at school—but some are able to speak confidently in other situations, such as at home. Generally, they are capable of understanding and using language, although children with selective mutism often have a history of delayed speech and language development, especially with regard
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Children who display perfectionist behaviour set unreasonably high standards for themselves. They strive to complete most, if not all, tasks perfectly with little tolerance for mistakes. As a result, these children become distressed when they believe they have not achieved their self-imposed high standard. Perfectionism in children can lead to chronic feelings of inadequacy, anxiety,
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Children who experience, witness or hear about an extreme traumatic event may be severely and intensely affected emotionally, socially and/or physically. Most children will recover after several weeks, but up to one third of children will go on to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that occurs following
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that affects approximately 1 per cent of children. Children with OCD have persistent recurring obsessions (worries, thoughts, images, or impulses) that are unwanted, unpleasant and often the cause of extreme fear or anxiety. Children with OCD feel compelled to perform compulsive behaviours to reduce the
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