CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kids with anxiety are having a tough time getting the care they need.
Let's connect the dots.
According to the CDC, over five and a half million children in the US have a diagnosed anxiety disorder.
As the number of kids who get on anxiety medication rises, the number of children receiving therapy has dropped.
Psychologists say therapy plays an important role.
Experts say the lessons learned can help kids find ways to cope with or overcome their anxiety. But that's not an easy fix.
Researchers say there aren't enough pediatric therapists to care for all the patients, making it difficult for kids to get the complete care they need.
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