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Preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing surgery is a common concern that can negatively impact outcomes. Recent ...

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The research, published in Communications Psychology, found that while severe childhood stress increases the risk of anxiety, ...

Jill Williams, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Flourish Counseling & Wellness in Asheville, recommends parents ...

Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40 ...

A clinical trial found that spending about 10 minutes with a therapy dog reduced patients’ anxiety in a pediatric emergency room.

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Mar. 5, 2025 — Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood.