Fear of the dark, fear of animals, fear of “monsters”, fear of being alone or not having friends: fear accompanies children and youths throughout their development, and that is normal . The problem arises when fear and anxiety take over and completely disturb their lives. As a matter of fact, fear plays a role in personal development, but it can also be a symptom indicating that something is wrong. Parents and all the people involved in education in general should be alert to the warning signs . This is the topic of the Hospital da Luz Podcast with Cláudia Chasqueira , psychologist in the Centre of Neurodevelopment and Behaviour of Children and Youths, at Hospital da Luz Lisboa. Google | iTunes | Spotify Meet the psycology clinical team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
