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Study Reveals Younger Kids Struggle More with Social Anxiety

3/21/2025

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Younger children grappling with social anxiety find it challenging to bounce back after making mistakes, unlike their older peers, according to a study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. This highlights the importance of tailored assessments and treatments for pediatric social anxiety as cognitive control matures with age.

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Younger children grappling with social anxiety find it challenging to bounce back after making mistakes, unlike their older peers, according to a study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. This highlights the importance of tailored assessments and treatments for pediatric social anxiety as cognitive control matures with age.