19: When Anxiety Happens

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode of the ADHD Mom Docs Podcast, Dr. Nerissa Bauer and Dr. Jennifer Dilts explore the intersection of ADHD and anxiety in children. They discuss the prevalence of anxiety disorders among children with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding how anxiety can alter the presentation and treatment of ADHD. The conversation highlights the normalcy of anxiety, its biological function, and the importance of teaching children coping mechanisms. They also explore the use of the SCARED form for assessing anxiety and discuss treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy and medication. The episode concludes with practical advice for parents on validating their children's experiences and documenting symptoms to aid in treatment. ***WINNERS: In this episode, we announced our Listener Appreciation Winners from our October 2025 challenge: Congrats to both INNP and LVPeds (both Apple Podcast Listerners). Please send us a DM or email with your mailing address so we can send you your books! SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, ask the doctor episodes, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and expert virtual LIVE events with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/Podcasts Study of the Week: CAMS study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0804633#:~:text=Given%20the%20benefit%20of%20sertraline,32%20of%20these%20effective%20alternatives .Resource of the Week: “What to do when you worry too much” by Dr. Dawn Huebner https://amzn.to/484u8n4  and “Outsmarting Worry (An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety)” by Dr. Dawn Hubener https://amzn.to/4qMk4Xb