Childhood Anxiety Disorder Can Extend Into Adulthood

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If you have a child who ends up in the school nurse's office a

couple of times a week with stomach cramps or combs his or her hair

for an hour before leaving the house, don't wait for the condition

to eventually disappear. It's called generalized anxiety disorder

(GAD), and researchers are saying it can stay with a person long

after childhood.

 

In fact, evidence indicates GAD can lead to major depression,

substance abuse and even suicide attempts. But these extreme

outcomes can be avoided by early intervention and treatment,

according to a report offered at a recent meeting of the American

Psychiatric Association in Boston.

 

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