Most people deal with stress from time to time. Whether it’s an unexpected financial hit or an ongoing conflict at work, it can really take a toll on a person's mental and physical health. It can certainly be a serious issue for adults, but it’s even more difficult for a child who is suffering but can’t easily express what’s going on.
Dr. Marcia Slattery is actively engaged in clinical research of children and adults with anxiety disorders, and the impact of stress on health. She is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Wisconsin and is director...