Childhood anxiety: a guide for parents, carers and supporters

Supporting a child or young person with anxiety can be difficult and overwhelming.

We have created an easy-to-use guide that gives parents, carers, and supporters of children with anxiety the knowledge and resources they need to actively participate in their child’s care.

This guide was co-designed with parents, siblings, and carers who have supported a loved one with anxiety, as well as those who have experienced it themselves.

Childhood Anxiety guide for parents, carers and supporters.

The guide outlines the current gold standard management for childhood anxiety and was informed by the Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Anxiety in Children and Young People that we published in 2023, updated in 2024 and now endorsed by RACGP.

For more resources for clinicians see our anxiety clinical resources page.

Acknowledgement of Country

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At Mental Health Central we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge all people with a lived or living experience of mental ill-health and recovery. At the Campus, we particularly acknowledge children, young people, families, carers, and supporters. We recognise their vital contribution and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for the Campus, staff, sector, and all people of lived experience.

 

Proudly supported by The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation