Many parents are worried about their children experiencing anxiety, and what they can do to help.
New research highlights what behaviours can increase the likelihood of children developing anxiety disorders later in life, and which behaviours are less cause for concern.
The study used data from the University of Otago's Christchurch Health and Development study (CHDS), a longitudinal study of a birth cohort of 1265 children born in Christchurch in 1977.
University of Otago, Christchurch PHD student Nathan Monk talks to Jesse about what their research has uncovered. and what behaviours parents should look out for.
University of Otago, Christchurch PHD student Nathan Monk Photo: Neil Macbeth
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