Agoraphobia.Technically, this is defined by intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult.Agoraphobiainvolves avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home; traveling in a car, bus, or airplane; or being in a crowded area. You may think ...
|Anxiety, Pessimism, World Worries,Depression and Suicide,Parenting,Resilience, Thriving,Self-Control, Focusing,Stress,The Big Book of Parenting Solutions,Thrivers Do you know the signs of stress in children and teens? Stress is mounting in our kids and it’s crucial that we recognize e...
Social anxiety disorder is different in that it includes such high levels of fear, anxiety, and avoidance that it gets in the way of your everyday life. Usually, social anxiety starts when you reach your early to mid-teens, although it can show up in people of other ages as well. There...
There aredifferent kinds of anxiety disordersthat can affect children and teens: generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, specific phobia, and selective mutism. Fortunately, there are ways we can help our children cope with, understand, and overcome anxiety. It’s imp...
Teenage hormones and social pressure can trigger occasional bouts of anxiety or anger, but not persistent unhappiness, constant irritability or a lack of interest in almost all enjoyable activities. If you’re worried that your teenager might be experiencing depression, ask yourself these questions: ...
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The onset of separation anxiety coincides with children's understanding of object permanence—the idea that something (or someone) continues to exist even when it can't be seen or heard. But toddlers can't yet comprehend the concept of time.Leaving them in a bedroom for a few minutes or...
such as poverty, neighborhood violence, family conflict, a parent who is absent or frequently disappoints, or family members engaging in behaviors that are harmful or detrimental (drug or alcohol abuse, illegal activity, and so on). Any of these factors can lead to stress and anxiety in kids...
Long-term use of marijuana is known to decrease motivation, as well as impair brain and sexual function. Teens use marijuana to feel relaxed and euphoric, but it can also increase heart rate and induce anxiety, or even psychosis. Street Names for Marijuana ...
Thoughts of death or suicide Pervasive sadness or crying spells Agitation and irritability Children and adolescents with bipolar disorder have a 60-90% chance of also being diagnosed with ADHD. Other common co-occurring conditions include anxiety disorders, disruptive behavior disorders and substance use...