PVLD Adult Services Blog

Research published in the journal Nature this week indicates that only about 35% of anxiety risk is inherited.  In a study of rhesus monkeys, scientists at the University of Wisconsin concluded that the processing of emotions is a clue that environment is the major factor in anxiety in children.

About one in eight children in the U.S. is affected by anxiety.  Researchers stress professional help for those suffering extreme symptoms.  But for children exhibiting more moderate anxiety, parents can help by talking to their kids about their fears and encouraging them to try things they may be afraid of.

Library resources: Anxiety and kids