Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome in Children • Mental health and Psychiatry news • Nov 04 04 What are tics? Tics are rapid movements or sounds that are repeated over and over for no reason. A person with a tic can’t control the movement or sounds. Throat… Anxiety and Panic • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 04 04 Anxiety and Panic: Gaining Control Over How You’re Feeling What is anxiety? Anxiety can be a normal “alarm system” alerting you to danger. Imagine coming home and finding a burglar in your living… Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 04 04 What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is ongoing worry or fear that isn’t related to a particular event or situation, or is out of proportion to what you would expect. For… Panic Disorder: Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 04 04 What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is a common condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly (often without warning). These episodes-called panic… Social Phobia • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 04 04 What is social phobia? Most people feel nervous in certain social situations, such as having a job interview, going to a high school reunion or giving a speech. Most of us worry about what… Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 04 04 What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors (compulsions) over and… Post-traumatic Stress Disorder • Stress • Nov 04 04 What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety problem. It can develop after your life is threatened, or after you experience or see a traumatic event. Usually,… Caregiver Stress • Stress • Nov 04 04 Who is a caregiver? You’re a caregiver if you give basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long period of time… Post-traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident • Stress • Nov 04 04 Each year more than 6 million traffic accidents occur in the United States. If you’ve been in an accident, you might have had many different feelings at the time of the… Stress: How to Cope Better With Life’s Challenges • Stress • Nov 04 04 What causes stress? Stress is caused by the body’s instinct to defend itself. This instinct is good in emergencies, such as getting out of the way of a… Stress: Who Has Time For It? • Stress • Nov 04 04 What is stress? Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure, either from the outside world (school, work, after-school activities, family, friends) or from inside yourself (wanting to… Depression in Children and Teens • Mental health and Psychiatry articles • Nov 03 04 What should I do if I think my child is depressed? Ask your child about his or her thoughts and feelings. It may also be a good idea to talk to your… Page 148 of 148 pages « First < 146 147 148 << Back to main
