Childhood trauma can occur when a child witnesses or experiences overwhelming negative experiences in childhood. Many childhood experiences can overwhelm a child.
Bullying is a serious threat to our youth today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bullying affects 20% of high school students and cyberbullying affects 16% of high school students.
Anxious feelings, worries or fears are common among children and adolescents. However, some children experience an overwhelming sense of fear and dread others cannot seem to stop thinking about stressful situations. Anxiety disorders can be treated.