Charting Pediatrics28 Mar 2023

Combatting the Rise of Anxiety in Children with Cassidy McNitt, MD, and Benjamin Mullin, PhD (S6:E32)

There has been an overwhelming amount of change and disruption in the lives of kids over the last few years. Without the foundation of stability and predictability, many children are struggling with an array of anxiety disorders. As part of our ongoing Mental Health Series, Drs. Cassidy McNitt and Benjamin Mullins discuss how to support these kids and make sure they have access to the resources and help they need.

Guests: Cassidy McNitt, MD, is an assistant professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Children's Hospital Colorado Consultation and Liaison Service and the Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation and Access Program.

Benjamin Mullin, PhD, is an associate professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist. Dr. Mullin is the director of the Colorado OCD and Anxiety Program at Children's Colorado.

Today's episode is underwritten by Ent Credit Union, proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Ent, Colorado's largest credit union, has a passion for people, not for profit. Ent has more than 45 service centers located up and down the Front Range, including the Denver Metro area and Northern Colorado. Insured by NCUA.

For more information on Children's Hospital Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org

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