Tag: child anxiety
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Interactive: Malaysian kids hit by rising anxiety disorders
Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Children Malaysian families and educators are confronting a growing mental health challenge: anxiety disorders among children and adolescents. Recent discussions among health professionals, teachers, and parents point to a sustained rise in cases, with no clear signs of a decline on the horizon. The issue is complex, shaped by a mix…
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A Cognitive Behavioral Perspective on Children’s Medical Fear
Introduction Medical fear in children is a widespread and consequential challenge in pediatric care. A Cognitive Behavioral Perspective examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact to shape a child’s response to medical procedures and environments. By targeting maladaptive thoughts and avoidance patterns, clinicians can foster coping skills, reduce distress, and enhance treatment cooperation without relying…
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? Active vs Passive Distraction to Ease Pediatric Procedural Distress
Introduction: The Challenge of Pediatric Procedural Distress Invasive procedures such as venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are routine in pediatric care but often distressing for young patients. Anxiety, fear, and pain can complicate the procedure, increase distress behaviors, and potentially impact a child’s emotional development and future medical encounters. While pharmacological approaches exist, non-pharmacological strategies—especially distraction…