With one in three teens experiencing an anxiety disorder, how can a Christian parent spot the signs and find a solution?
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Jo Rowe2023-03-14T10:38:00
For the past five years, anxiety in teens has been steadily rising. According to The National Institute of Health, nearly 1 in 3 teenagers will experience an anxiety disorder in their teenage years, often stretching into their adulthood. The Covid pandemic has exacerbated this trend and we are seeing more children and teens suffering with anxiety. As parents, it can be quite hard to know when we need to step in and do something to help.
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