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Anxiety is a natural, protective, and normal part of childhood. Temporary fears are developmentally typical; however, fears and worries that persist and impair functioning may be indicative of an anxiety disorder (Muris, Merckelbach, Mayer, & Prins, 2000). Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in children and youth and are a significant source of distress for those afflicted (Costello, Mustillo, Erkanli, Keeler, & Angold, 2003; Merikangas et al., 2011).
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Ludwig, K.A., Lyon, A.R., Ryan, J.L. (2015). Anxiety in Youth: Assessment, Treatment, and School-Based Service Delivery. In: Flanagan, R., Allen, K., Levine, E. (eds) Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions in the Schools. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1972-7_3
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