A Scoping Review of Digital Interventions Targeting Anxiety in Young Children

Anxiety is a leading mental health concern in childhood. Whilst a range of therapeutic approaches effectively reduce anxiety in young children, several barriers impact their implementation into practice. Digital interventions could help overcome some of these challenges; however, whether these can effectively target anxiety for children with and without Neurodevelopmental Conditions is unknown.

Citation:
Coverdale G, Perry Y, Magiati I, Badcock NA, Bollig B, Alvares GA. A Scoping Review of Digital Interventions Targeting Anxiety in Young Children. Child and Youth Care Forum. 2025.

Keywords:
Digital; Children; Parents; Caregivers; Scoping review; Anxiety; Intervention

Abstract:
Anxiety is a leading mental health concern in childhood. Whilst a range of therapeutic approaches effectively reduce anxiety in young children, several barriers impact their implementation into practice. Digital interventions could help overcome some of these challenges; however, whether these can effectively target anxiety for children with and without Neurodevelopmental Conditions is unknown.