Tackling childhood anxiety with Anne Marie Albano

What do young people need in their toolbox to successfully cope with stress, anxiety, and daily challenges? Join us for a TEDMED Conversation with Anne Marie Albano, a cognitive behavioral therapist who specializes in studying and treating anxiety and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults, as she discusses these critical skills and the role adults play in fostering them.

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We discuss:
Youth anxiety disorders pre and post COVID-19 pandemic:
-Prevalence
-Factors that changed
-Role of school as a support system
-Common worries youth experience

Factors that promote improving youth mental health:
-Caregiver participation in youths’ development/therapy
-Shifting focus to childhood exploration
-Role of community

Tools kids need in their emotional toolbox:
-Problem solving
-Self soothing
-Social skills
-Psychological flexibility

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