Tackling Youth Anxiety
How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety
Anne Marie Albano
Youth Anxiety Psychologist Anne Marie Albano tells us that anxiety is the most common psychiatric condition affecting today’s youth. Thinking back to her own personal journey with fears, stressors, and phobias, she has built a career that analyzes the “why” behind childhood anxiety. Through numerous studies, she has come to understand that exposure to phobias actually helps children build coping mechanisms to not only deal with those fears in real time, but to cope with anxiety in the long run. Her work now centers about Cognitive Behavioral Exposure Therapy to help children and families grapple with anxiety and build sustained resilience.
An expert in childhood anxiety, Anne Marie has been a guiding source for parents, children, and families. Watch her advice on tackling youth anxiety in her TEDMED 2020 Talk, “How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety”.
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Anne Marie Albano is a prominent psychologist and a leading expert in understanding and treating anxiety in children and teenagers. She is a Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at Columbia University and founded the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Her work has significantly influenced how mental health professionals treat anxiety, particularly through the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Anne Marie’s research has focused on finding the most effective ways to help young people with anxiety. She has led many major studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to compare different treatments, including CBT, medication, and a combination of both. Her research has provided valuable insights into which treatments work best for young people struggling with anxiety. Beyond her academic work, Anne Marie is dedicated to making her knowledge accessible to families. She co-authored the award-winning book, You and Your Anxious Child: Free Your Child from Fears and Worries and Create a Joyful Family Life, which offers practical advice for parents. The book won awards from both the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Through her clinical practice, research, and publications, Anne Marie has become a key figure in improving the lives of children and families impacted by anxiety.
