021 - Anxiety Disorders of Childhood

Let me know what you think! - In this episode Dr. O'Leary delves into the complex world of Pediatric Anxiety Disorders. Learn about Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Through clinical vignettes and DSM-5-TR criteria, this episode explores the nuances of diagnosis and when typical childhood anxiety crosses into a disorder. Dr. O'Leary also covers prevalence, etiology, and evid...