Anxiety is common in children, with around 6.9% of children aged 4-17 years old having an anxiety disorder. Even more children will suffer from impairment from symptoms of anxiety, without reaching diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder.
Here is the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing a generalised anxiety disorder.
Fortunately, there are accessible digital health interventions to treat childhood anxiety. Two standout Australian digital health interventions for anxiety are:
- BRAVE online is a parent and child/adolescent-focused online intervention that is free.
- Cool Kids, Cool Little Kids and Cool Teens is an online intervention with psychologist support via telephone.
Digital Paediatrics 