At Mount Behavioral Health, we’ve seen firsthand how anxiety can impact the lives of children and teens — from disrupted sleep and difficulty concentrating to emotional outbursts and school refusal. The good news? Anxiety is treatable. With the right support and strategies, your child can thrive.
Recent years have shown a significant rise in anxiety disorders among children and adolescents. Academic pressure, social media, family stress, and even world events all contribute. But sometimes anxiety isn’t obvious — it can look like irritability, stomach aches, or even perfectionism.
Signs of anxiety in children:
If you suspect your child is struggling with anxiety, the most important first step is to validate their feelings — even if the fears seem irrational. Then, seek support.
At Mount Behavioral Health, we offer expert anxiety therapy tailored for children and teens, using evidence-based approaches like:
📍 Serving families across New York, our clinicians are trained to meet each child where they are.
Without help, childhood anxiety can evolve into long-term struggles with depression, school failure, or substance use. But with support, children develop confidence, resilience, and tools for life.
Mount Behavioral Health
📞 718-400-0545
🌐 www.mountbh.org
