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General Anxiety Disorder
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General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a psychiatric condition best characterized by worries that are excessive and interfere with normal social functioning. The worry is intense and pervasive, lasts a long time, and frequently occurs for no reason. People suffering from GAD are likely to perceive everyday life as unmanageable. For adults to be diagnosed with GAD, they will exhibit at least three of the six primary symptoms.
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Affects Relationships
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Executive Functioning: How Does It Relate To Anxiety?
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Samuel Hunley, Ph.D. from Emory University 
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Carol S. Lee, Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts Boston Panic Disorder
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People who suffer from Panic Disorder experience recurring sudden and intense fear that peaks within a matter of minutes. A panic attack may be expected or be unexpected with no discernible trigger at the time. The intensity and frequency of panic attacks can have a wide range. In addition to having at four of the 13 defined symptoms, panic disorder requires that a panic attack be followed by a minimum of one month of worry about additional attacks and/or behavior is changed to avoid a panic attack.
A Guide To Treating Your Panic Disorder
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Marlynn Wei, M.D., J.D. from Yale University School of Medicine 
The Dos And Don'ts During A Panic Attack
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Vanessa E. Ford, LCSW, CADC from Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work 
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Jeremy Schwartz, LCSW from Columbia University 
How Youth Sports Can Prevent Panic Disorder In Adulthood
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Catherine Sabiston, Ph.D., M.H.K from University of Toronto, Garcia Ashdown-Franks from University of Toronto Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) covers a related range of specific beliefs and behaviors. Obsessions are involuntary and unwanted intrusive thoughts that recur and persist and that an individual attempts to neutralize by performing a compulsion. Compulsions are thoughts or behaviors that are rigidly repeated; they are either excessive or not necessarily connected to the obsession. Examples include behaviors like showering for hours every day or arranging objects in a very specific order.
OCD And Fear Of Acting Out: Will You Really Do It?
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Jon Hershfield, MFT from OCD and Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore 
How Much Hand Washing Is Too Much? OCD Washing Hands
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Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D. from Nova Southeastern University 
Hoarding Disorder Causes Revealed
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Jill M. Hooley, D.Phil. from Harvard University, Dianne M. Hezel, M.A. from Harvard University 
Identifying And Treating Children With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Jennifer M. Park, Ph.D. from Rogers Behavioral Health Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of several trauma-related disorders resulting from exposure to a traumatic or stressful event. These are experiences that are deeply distressing and disturbing and negatively impact individuals. PTSD can be military or non-military in nature and presents itself in a wide variety of ways ranging from emotional and behavioral symptoms to dissociative symptoms. Children under six years of age have separate diagnostic criteria.
PTSD Happens To Non-Veterans, Too
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David Yusko, Psy.D. from Perelman School of Medicine, Natalie Gay, B.A. , Psychology from University of Pennsylvania 
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Eugene G. Lipov, M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 
Separation Anxiety
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Separation Anxiety Disorder manifests itself by age-related inappropriate and intense anxiety or fear relating to being separated from a person to whom the subject is attached. For a true diagnosis, this will last for a minimum (for adults) of six months and include at least three specific symptoms. The situation will also result in impairment of everyday living and functioning at home, school or work.
Anxiety Caused By Miscarriage Or Pregnancy Loss
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Katherine J. Gold, M.D., M.S.W., M.S. from University of Michigan 
Parent-Child Separation, Trauma, PTSD And Recovery
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Alissa Jerud, PhD from University of Pennsylvania 
4 Steps For A Better Relationship With Someone Independent
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Olivia Bolt, Ph.D. from Canterbury Christ Church University
Complicated Grief And Separation Anxiety Go Together
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Sarah Krill Williston, M.Ed., Ph.D. from VA Boston Healthcare System Phobias
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Phobias are fears or anxiety relating to a specific situation or object. Some well known examples include fear of spiders, heights, needles, enclosed places like airplanes or elevators, loud sounds, and clowns. The reaction is intense and severe and totally out of proportion to the real situation and the person will take means to avoid the object or situation, which can impact normal daily functioning.
Emetophobia: Is Your Child Afraid Of Vomit?
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Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania 
Boosting Memory Improves CBT And Exposure Therapy Results
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Shelley Kind, B.A. from Boston University, Stefan G. Hofmann, Ph.D. from Boston University
How To Tame Your Child’s Fear Of The Dentist
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Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania 
Afraid Of Public Speaking? Say So, It Could Help!
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Andrea N. Niles, PhD from University of California, San Francisco
Exposure Therapy And Extinction For Treating Anxiety
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Samuel Hunley, Ph.D. from Emory University, Jennifer Merritt from Emory University About Anxiety.org
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Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is marked by an intense anxiety or fear concerning social situations in which the person may be subject to negative scrutiny or criticism by others. The person may fear they will appear or act inappropriately. The anxiety will be exhibited in almost all social situations, not just occasionally. And for children, it must be present in peer settings, not with adults.
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