Hey friends! Have you ever felt worried at times and felt overwhelmed by your emotions? In this video, we’ll cover different types of worrying and how to manage them so that we feel more safe, comfortable, and positive when guiding our emotions in different situations. Join me for a chat about Childhood Anxiety!

This video was made by McMaster University students Lauren Mastrotto, Aasiyah Sukhera, Arthikha Rahunathan, and Angel Cai in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.

This video is made to provide general information only. Please consult a trusted adult for more information about your health and what is right for you.

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Additional Mental Health resources:
Anxiety Canada - https://www.anxietycanada.com/
National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topic...
Child Mind Institute - https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/
Coping Skills for Kids - https://copingskillsforkids.com/calmi...
Kelty's Recommended Resources: Anxiety - https://keltymentalhealth.ca/collecti...


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