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Knowledge Center Anxiety and Stress in Youth

The Knowledge Centre for Anxiety and Stress in Youth (KAS) offers children, youth, their parents/caregivers and everyone else involved in their education and development reliable information about anxiety and stress.  

The purpose of KAS is to make stress and anxiety among youth a topic that can be openly discussed, to recognize these issues as early as possible and to address them effectively. We do this by sharing knowledge, facilitating scientific research within and outside Leiden University and setting up and maintaining collaborations with education and youth care professionals.  

KAS is not a treatment institution but offers access to training and interventions through its partners. 

KAS employees can be reached daily via email and the telephone advice line: 071-5275464. 

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What we do for young people

One of the goals of KAS is, in collaboration with our partners, to implement training and interventions for children and youth who suffer from anxiety and stress so that they can be helped faster and better in the future. Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Maybe one of these training courses is something for you!

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The LTD program at LUBEC

Is your child a bit reserved, avoids situations or worries a lot? Would you like him or her to be more daring and confident? Learn to Dare then might be for him or her.

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ISA

The Intervention for Social Anxiety (ISA) project is for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 16 with social anxiety disorder and for their parents. Social anxiety is characterized by excessive fear and avoidance of social situations, in which children are mainly afraid of being negatively judged by others.

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KAS Academy 4U!

The KAS Academy 4U! has been developed by our experts to inform children and their parents about scientific research in an interactive way.

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What we do for professionals

KAS offers various forms of support to schools and youth care professionals. For example, we provide workshops, training courses and guidance programs. In addition, we have a telephone advice line where you can contact us daily with questions about anxiety and stress complaints.

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Workshops & webinars

We provide workshops, training courses, and coaching programs on anxiety and stress in children and adolescents for professionals such as teachers, internal tutors, support coordinators and psychologists in basic and specialist mental health care.

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Advice line

Our advice line is available Monday to Friday from 09:00 and 17:00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I call the advice line?

You can call the advice line with all your questions regarding anxiety and stress in children. We are happy to think along with you.

Wat is anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious or stressed sometimes. Anxiety is a normal and useful emotion that helps us in dangerous situations. It ensures that we can react quickly when something is wrong. For example, by fighting or fleeing.

What is stress?

Stress is tension in your body or mind when you experience a lot of pressure. It helps you perform, but too much or prolonged stress can exhaust you. It is important to recognize in time when it becomes too much for you.

When does it become too much and do you need to seek help?

If anxiety or stress interferes with daily functioning, for example, if someone is no longer sleeping well, working, or avoiding social contact then it is important to seek help. Start with your family doctor, for example. Early intervention helps prevent things from getting worse.

How can I help others who are experiencing stress or panic?

Stay calm and listen without judgment. Let the other person know that you are there for them. Help them to breathe calmly and offer practical support, such as going for a walk together or finding a quiet place. Don't push anything, support starts with presence.

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