US task force recommends anxiety screenings for children 8 and older
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The United States Preventive Task Force recommended that doctors start to screen children between the ages of 8 to 18 for symptoms of anxiety.
"Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in children and youth," said Dr. Martha Kubik, a task force member and professor at George Mason University.
Anxiety is specifically defined by the task force as a form of excessive fear or worry that transforms into physical and/or emotional symptoms. The medical experts recommended doctors utilize screening questionnaires to see if children are at risk of the condition. Children with anxiety typically benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy, according to the group.
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