Anxiety treatment refers to methods aimed at reducing and managing anxiety in individuals. For kids and teens, suitable treatments often include talking to a therapist, trying relaxing activities, and taking medicine prescribed by a doctor.
The Anxiety Treatment for Kids and Teens handout is a helpful guide that suggests ways to manage anxiety using various science-backed methods. It features six types of treatment, including coping skills, health habits, medication, and more.
With this handout, kids and teens can discover what treatment works best for them.
After reading the handout, parents and teachers can plan fun activities for kids and teens to help them relax during breaks or weekends. For example, they can show them how to create a calming bedtime routine, make scented papers in different shapes or styles for aromatherapy, or do exercise activities together.
This handout can be found in our 6-page Coping Skills for Anxiety handouts bundle.
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