Australia's Alarming Rise in Child Anxiety: Are Overprotective Parents to Blame?
2025-01-09
MSN
A growing mental health crisis is gripping Australia, with a staggering number of children struggling with anxiety. According to clinical psychologist Dr Judith Locke, overprotective parents may be inadvertently fuelling this epidemic by obsessing over helping their kids 'relax'. This excessive focus on relaxation techniques could be having a counterproductive effect, ultimately contributing to the rising tide of anxiety in young Australians. With the mental health of Aussie kids hanging in the balance, it's time to reassess our approach to parenting and consider the potential consequences of our actions. Key issues like childhood anxiety, mental health awareness, and parenting strategies are coming under scrutiny.
