Child Anxiety on the Rise in Honduras, Experts Say

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 24, 2026 · Originally reported August 24, 2026 by La Prensa

Anxiety among children under 14 in Honduras is climbing, with clinical psychologist Fanny Ordoñez noting it has become one of the most common reasons children aged 4–12 seek psychological care, often showing up as stomach pain, sleep problems, excessive worry, or school avoidance.

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