In: anxiety

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…
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Defining Panic Disorder and Define Anxiety
Defining Panic Disorder and Define Anxiety Studies have shown that approximately 2%-6% of adults in the United States will be diagnosed…
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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…
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Co-occurring Disorders in Teenagers: Cocaine and Anxiety
Anxiety commonly occurs in the teenage population due to the many changing factors associated with this life stage. Hormonal changes, physical…
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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…
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How Can I Tell if My Child Have Anxiety?
An anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational, persistent, and overwhelming sense of fear and worry that interferes with daily activities….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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