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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Anxiety disorders and self-esteem levels of primary school children

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FEF. ErotokritouIΚIoannis ΚoutelekosASAlexandra Soldatou

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Overview

This study reports levels of self-esteem and anxiety disorders in children, implying links to school performance and socio-demographic factors.

Key Points

  • Self-esteem significantly reduces the risk of anxiety disorders in children aged 9-12.
  • High self-esteem correlates with better school performance and lower feelings of loneliness.
  • Girls showed more frequent anxiety disorder behaviors compared to boys, particularly panic and phobias.
  • Older students were less likely to exhibit anxiety disorders, indicating potential developmental differences.

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Erotokritou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4508231b076d99fa58133https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1186
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