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Managing Youth Anxiety: Dos and Don’ts

A parent/caregiver guide to understanding ways to respond to anxiety in youth.

This handout reviews both supportive and unhelpful responses to anxious behaviors in youth. This handout also provides five steps to reduce avoidance behaviors in order to support anxiety management, as avoidance is a common response that occurs for individuals with anxiety.

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Developmental Areas

MIDB Family Portal