Nepal, May 14 -- Parental anxiety is the state in which parents worry about their children's future, safety, or well-being more than is necessary.

Worrying is natural but it becomes problematic when it reaches excessive levels affecting the daily functioning of the parent. It can also cause persistent fear, uncertainty and intrusive thoughts about potential dangers or negative outcomes for their children.

Sunika Joshi, a mental health practitioner and a consultant and trainer at Mann ka Kura who has the expertise of nine years discusses parental anxiety, highlighting its causes, effects, and coping techniques.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from EKantipur.com....