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Anxiety in young children

Sisters playing together in the park
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Sisters playing together in the park

Signs of an anxiety disorder can begin to appear in early childhood, long before a child even enters kindergarten. The good news is that these are some of the most common mental disorders in children and when diagnosed early, have a far better chance of being managed throughout school and throughout life.

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