I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?
- Written by Simon Byrne, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, The University of Queensland

Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years.
Children’s fears can focus on areas such as being alone, talking to strangers or going to sleep. In small amounts these fears can be helpful for survival; in large amounts they can become overwhelming and...