Anxiety in children

In a few weeks most kids will be going back to school, or even starting at a new one. It can be an exciting time, but also an anxious one, so how can we help, asks Lisa Salmon

MIND, BODY, RELATIONSHIPS & MONEY

“Children quite naturally live in the moment, but as adults w can become preoccupied with future worries and past regrets,” Dr Meg Arroll, psychologist and author of Tiny Traumas (Thorsons, £16.99) sa

Around a third of people know exactly what it feels like to experience one, yet there is still a widespread lack of understanding around these debilitating episodes. Let’s debunk some misconceptions now…

Welcome to Anxiety on Your Mind, the series where we explore the reality of living with anxiety. In this edition, Sian Dennis, 33, from west Berkshire, shares how she navigates mental illness while living alone

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough