From Childhood Fears to Adult Anxieties: Understanding Anxiety Across the Lifespan

• By: Debra G. Salzman, PhD Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD Behavior Therapy Associates
• September 29th, 2025
• anxiety disorders, children and adults, cognitive behavioral therapy, coping strategies, excessive worry, Fall 2025 Issue, fear and avoidance, mental health, treatment across lifespan
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Anxiety is a universal human emotion that we all experience, both children and adults alike. In fact, it is normal to experience some anxiety and worry at times, as anxiety can be adaptive in nature and serve both as a motivator and as a means of keeping us safe. For example, anxiety can indicate...

Identifying and Managing Anxiety and Worry In Children and Adolescents

• By: Debra G. Salzman, PhD Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2019
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Many children and adolescents struggle with anxiety and worry. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), based upon the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement, 31.9% of adolescents aged 13-18 were identified as having an anxiety disorder with 8.3% of those individuals...