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title: 'How to recognise symptoms of anxiety in children'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-children'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-children.md'
date: '2025-12-26'
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. This film explains more about the different kinds of anxiety disorders, how to recognise them and how to help a child who has one. You can watch it at home on your computer or download it to play at seminars and events.'
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  category:
    - 'Mental Health'
  tag:
    - Bullying
    - Anxiety
    - 'School Life'
  type:
    - Video
---

# Symptoms of Childhood Anxiety

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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.

This film explains more about the different kinds of anxiety disorders, how to recognise them and how to help a child who has one. You can watch it at home on your computer or download it to play at seminars and events.

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