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Effects on children of having lived with a parent who has an anxiety disorder.

The purpose of this article is to show that the mental illness of a parent, in this case an anxiety disorder, can have a significant, negative impact on children. A brief history of the concept of anxiety is provided, showing the multifaceted nature of anxiety. The Integrative Model of Anxiety (Akiskal, 1985) is outlined to provide a current definition of anxiety. This article concludes by describing the role that nursing can play in intervening on behalf of children whose parents have an anxiety disorder. Finally, a proposed study is outlined.