A healthy child is not only physically fit but also mentally well. In this special section, we describe cutting-edge therapies for three of the most common psychological problems in children: severe anxiety, disruptive behavior and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Articles in this Special Report

Fear Not, Child Children can overcome intense anxiety by being encouraged to do just what they fear most    Behave! An interactive parent-training programcan stamp out behavior problemsin kids—and abuse from parents    Concentrate A game-style intervention for preschoolers might prevent ADHD from developing, reducing reliance on medications

  • Fear Not, Child
  • Children can overcome intense anxiety by being encouraged to do just what they fear most
  • Behave!
  • An interactive parent-training programcan stamp out behavior problemsin kids—and abuse from parents
  • Concentrate
  • A game-style intervention for preschoolers might prevent ADHD from developing, reducing reliance on medications