Stress and Anxiety Screening in Caregivers of Children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder

Taylor P. Harris, Alexandra Zax, Taylor M. Datillo, Anna Wallisch, Annie L. Ryder, Corey Schurman, Laura Slosky, Sarah Edwards, Delwyn Catley, Ann M. Davis, Dana M. Bakula, Department of Pediatrics, s Mercy Kansas City, Center for Children, s Healthy Lifestyles , Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri Kansas City

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Published online on January 23, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 562-570, April 2026.
ObjectivesCaregivers of children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) are at-risk for experiencing anxiety and stress. Given the high prevalence of PFD, many caregivers are susceptible to such symptoms. However, regular screening for caregiver mental ...