Background: Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adolescents (1) . Mental health problems are likely to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among adolescent populations (2) . Those adolescents who suffer from anxiety disorders have impairment related to social, family, and educational aspects of functioning. Despite the prevalence of anxiety disorders, recognizing mental health issues such as anxiety as the underlying cause could be a challenge (1). The objective of the study is to screen for anxiety disorders among adolescent inpatients and respective parents, so that early intervention could be done