"Anxiety in preschoolers may lead to physiological changes in the brain, a recent study suggests... The study showed there was weaker connectivity in the brains of these children between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, two regions that interact to play an important role in regulating anxiety...The study reaffirms the notion that having a mental illness is not simply "all in a sufferer's head" or a "phase" -- even when it comes to children."
This should draw our attention to the reality that mental illness, as with many physical illnesses, can begin as early as childhood. It also brings questions to the forefront about our education system and how we cope with social anxiety and withdrawal in children. Read through the comments section for a more personal perspective of those who have struggled with anxiety since childhood.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/04/preschool-anxiety-study_n_6605912.html
This should draw our attention to the reality that mental illness, as with many physical illnesses, can begin as early as childhood. It also brings questions to the forefront about our education system and how we cope with social anxiety and withdrawal in children. Read through the comments section for a more personal perspective of those who have struggled with anxiety since childhood.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/04/preschool-anxiety-study_n_6605912.html
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