How Not to Get Sick

The road to wellness begins in childhood and twists and turns over time. We asked five experts in prevention to give their best advice for staying healthy throughout life

Anxiety

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Julie Teninbaum

Statistics

• On average, separation anxiety and most phobias begin to appear by age 7

• Panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders are often seen by age 10

Warning Signs

• Extreme irritability during infancy

• Fearfulness in toddlerhood

• Very shy behavior around puberty

• Inability to relax or face fear

Prevention

• One approach targets 3-to-5-year-olds who show inhibited behavior. Parents are taught to expose the kids, gradually, to situations that frighten them rather than indulge fears