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title: 'Anxiety in Children'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/anxiety-in-children'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/anxiety-in-children.md'
date: '2026-01-17'
description: 'It is normal for young children to have worries, but if these worries become intense and begin to impact their daily lives, it may be that they have an anxiety disorder. Expert advice from Dr Tessa Crombie and Dr Jessica Richardson.'
taxonomy:
  category:
    - 'Mental Health'
  tag:
    - Anxiety
  type:
    - Video
  contributor:
    - 'Neil Bonner'
    - 'Dr Jess Richardson'
    - 'Dr Tessa Crombie'
  partner:
    - 'South London and Maudsley'
---

# Anxiety in Children

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  Duration: 0h 7m 10s  Published: October 2018

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#### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children

It is normal for young children to have worries, but if these worries become intense and begin to impact their daily lives, it may be that they have an anxiety disorder. Expert advice from Dr Tessa Crombie and Dr Jessica Richardson.

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