{"id":5091,"date":"2025-05-23T17:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T12:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sehatyab.com\/hazarnaimat\/?p=5091"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:23:03","slug":"child-anxiety-disorders-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sehatyab.com\/hazarnaimat\/child-anxiety-disorders-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Anxiety Disorders in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anxiety, a global disorder, does not limit its perverse acts to adults alone; it survives in innocence by creeping into the conscience of a child. Sometimes, symptoms displayed by children are overlooked by their caregivers, who might just be passing it off as a phase or labeling it as shyness. Due to limited insight into mental disorders in Pakistan, stereotypes are attached to these ailments by society, hence creating a barrier to acceptance. However, anxiety qualifies to be considered a serious disorder that cannot be brushed aside but needs specific focus and fitting intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can a Child Actually Have Anxiety?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To answer this question, yes, a World Health Organization (WHO<\/a>) description of anxiety explains that it is one of the most widely reported incidences of mental disorder among children. It is estimated that between 15% and 20% of children and adolescents have an anxiety disorder. It may begin at the child’s age and, more likely, within the early preschool years, and may carry on to adulthood unless treated. Untreated anxiety disorders are detrimental in so many areas: social relationships are affected, mental health status is interfered with, and school performance, general health, and all are in jeopardy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some anxiety disorders in children include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Panic Disorder (PD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Phobias<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders in Children<\/b><\/h2>\n

The symptoms of anxiety disorder may pose a challenge in a child, as the symptoms may differ from those of an adult. The most common signs of anxiety disorders in children can be noted as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Worrying, crying more than other children of their age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Complaining about not being well without any medical reason. They may complain of stomachaches, headaches, or sore muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Difficulties sleeping, scared to sleep alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recurring nightmares.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Restlessness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clingy and avoiding school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It should be noted that children cannot tell what they are feeling; it is best to note any physical changes or behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n