A recent study highlights the critical need for effective treatments for child anxiety, which affects 1 in 3 children in the U.S. Despite this, only 20% receive treatment. Traditional parenting methods can inadvertently increase anxiety. By focusing on parent-centric strategies, such as teaching cognitive and behavioral techniques, parents can learn to react in less anxiety-triggering ways, helping reduce their children's anxiety levels. The review analyzed 26 studies and concluded that various parent-focused interventions show promise in addressing both child anxiety and parent behaviors.
Parent-focused treatments provide not only an effective approach to mitigate child anxiety, but also equip parents with vital strategies to support their anxious children.
The study highlights that addressing parents' anxiety-promoting behaviors is crucial, as these can significantly impact a child’s emotional well-being and coping mechanisms.
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