Anxiety disorders are among the most diagnosed mental health problems in children and adolescents. Without intervention, anxiety disorders in youth are chronic, debilitating, and amplify risk of negative sequelae. Youth with anxiety present to primary care frequently and often families choose to first discuss mental health concerns with their pediatricians. Both behavioral and pharmacologic interventions can be effectively implemented in primary care, and research demonstrates the effectiveness of both approaches.
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