Recognizing and Treating Problematic Fear and Anxiety in Children - John Piacentini, PhD - UCLAMDChat

Explore the nuances of childhood anxiety in this 45-minute UCLA lecture by child psychologist Dr. John Piacentini. Differentiate between age-appropriate and problematic anxiety in children, identifying key warning signs and treatment approaches. Delve into various anxiety disorders, including separation anxiety, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder. Understand how anxiety manifests in school settings and impacts a child's daily life. Learn about anxiety screening methods, the anxiety cycle, and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in treating childhood anxiety. Gain valuable insights to help children break free from the grip of excessive fear and worry, fostering healthier emotional development.

Introduction
Overview
What is anxiety
Normal and developmental fears
Anxiety and children
When to talk about problematic anxiety
When to start worrying about anxiety
Frequency of fears
Context of fear
Problematic anxiety
Anxiety disorders in children
Common anxiety disorders
Separation anxiety disorder
Symptoms of separation anxiety
Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Constant reassurance seeking
Anxiety at school
School refusal
Anxiety
Isolation
Generalized Anxiety
Physical Symptoms
Anxiety Screening
How Anxiety Works
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
The Anxiety Cycle
Break the Anxiety Cycle
Avoid the Screaming Match
Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT