The Herald Sun reported on the weekend that a national survey of 188 psychologists had found that anxiety was the most common mental illness among primary school aged children. The study found that one in seven children were affected, body image being a particular issue triggering their anxiety.
Author Nicky Johnston knows first-hand about how anxiety can affect children, with her eldest son being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder when he was five years old. After he was diagnosed she found there were very few children’s books available for young children with anxiety and was inspired to self-publish two successful children’s picture books; “Go Away, Mr. Worry thoughts!” and “Happythoughts are Everywhere...”, helping thousands of young children struggling with anxiety.
On Tuesday August 30th Nicky Johnston will be sharing her personal experiences and insights in dealing with her son’s battle with an anxiety disorder during a public talk at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre:
“Go Away, Mr. Worrythoughts!” A Mother’s Story. The session will run from 12.30pm to 2.00pm at a cost of $20, or $10 to ADAVIC members.
For further information or to book contact ADAVIC on (03) 9853-8089 or email adavic@adavic.org.au
Proceeds from this event help to maintain ADAVIC services.
Links:
-Herald Sun Article: Children as young as four worry about being perfect
-Book Online: Click here
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