Symptoms of An Anxiety Attack
Anxiety attacks are often interchangeably used with the term “panic attack,” and although they do share similar characteristics, symptoms of an anxiety attack differ from symptoms of a panic attack. The main difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack is that anxiety attacks are a build-up of underlying anxiety, whereas panic attacks happen […]…
Defining Panic Disorder and Define Anxiety
Studies have shown that approximately 2%-6% of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with panic disorder in their lifetime. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by having recurring panic attacks. An individual who experiences a panic attack does not necessarily have a panic disorder. Panic attacks may occur […]…
Self-Injury Awareness Day: March 1
Updated on 2/13/2023 Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), is an international awareness day that takes place every year on March 1. This day is meant for learning about self-injury behaviors and for providing resources to those who are in need of help. An orange ribbon, representing a sign of hope for a misunderstood problem, symbolizes this […]…
Co-occurring Disorders in Teenagers: Cocaine and Anxiety
Updated 4/16/25 Anxiety commonly occurs in the teenage population due to the many changing factors associated with this life stage. Hormonal changes, physical changes to the body, the stressors associated with academic performance, peer pressure, and trying to balance family obligations with maintaining a social life are all common events that teenagers are faced with […]…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Holiday Anxiety and the Holiday Blues
Shorter daylight, colder temperatures and the beginning of fall and winter can trigger feelings of low mood, lack of motivation, loss of interest and fatigue. Coupled with the holidays, individuals can feel even more stressed out and over worked and have a tendency to sleep less and eat more, resulting in unwanted weight gain. Social […]…
How Can I Tell if My Child Has Anxiety?
An anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational, persistent, and overwhelming sense of fear and worry that interferes with daily activities. Anxiety disorders affect 25.1% of children between 13 and 18 years old and can commonly co-occur with depression, eating disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Anxiety disorders in children can prevent them from making friends, […]…
Is There More Than One Type of Childhood Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders in children are characterized by a sense of overwhelming, persistent and unrealistic fear and worry. Anxiety can result in poor school performance, social isolation, and low-self esteem and may even drive your child to engage in substance abuse. “Anxiety disorder” is a general all encompassing term that covers a wide range of disorders […]…
How Can I Help My Child During an Anxiety or Panic Attack?
Anxiety attacks, formally known as panic attacks, are scary. As a parent, it can be extremely devastating to witness your child experience a panic attack and as a child or a teenager, a panic attack can feel life-threatening. Many describe panic attacks as feeling as though a room is closing in on them, feeling as […]…
How to Treat my Child’s Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders are known to affect 25% of children between 13 and 18 years of age and can severely interfere with your child’s life. Untreated anxiety disorders are known to lead to a decline in school performance, substance abuse disorders and poor social interactions. Anxiety disorders include a broad spectrum of disorders from generalized anxiety […]…
How to Seek Help for my Teenager Who is Cutting?
Cutting refers to using a sharp object such as a razor blade or a knife to cut into the skin. This form of self-harm behavior is used to relieve underlying stress and anxiety in individuals who feel they have no other way to escape from their feelings. Teenagers who engage in cutting may be suffering […]…