children s health issues
Overview of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Diagnosis
A visit with a doctor or behavioral health specialist Sometimes questionnaires about symptoms Sometimes observing the child's behavior Tests to check for other causes of symptoms Doctors usually diagnose an anxiety disorder when the child or parents describe typical symptoms. The doctor will also talk with the child and may observe the child's activities or ask the child or parents to fill out a specialized questionnaire. Some symptoms that anxiety can cause may also be caused by a medical issue, and doctors may do tests for physical disorders before an anxiety disorder is considered. 