- Anxiety, when “upregulated,” can shift from being a normal protective mechanism to a maladaptive condition.
- Currently, an estimated 25–50% of children are being treated for generalized anxiety, a sharp rise from past decades.
- While medications can be effective, parents often seek complementary approaches.
- Supporting children involves combining medical treatment with lifestyle approaches such as nutrition, mind-body therapies, relaxation techniques, and calming “nervine” herbs or supplements, all of which can be combined for a more holistic care plan.
Integrative Ways to Improve Anxiety
Anxiety is a growing concern in society, increasingly affecting children as well as adults.
Matthew Hand, DO, Pediatric Nephrology
