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Celebrity Phobias

If you suffer from any type of phobia you are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 19.2 million American adults have some type of specific phobia.  Phobias are defined as a marked or persistent fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation. The object of one’s phobia can range from... Read moreChevron
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Systematic Desensitization in Action

If you suffer from any type of anxiety or especially a phobia you may have heard of the method of systematic desensitization to treat it. A good description of this method can be found in our anxiety treatment section where several characteristics of systematic desensitization are defined including:   • Relaxation... Read moreChevron
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Is it Normal Childhood Fears or is it an Anxiety Disorder?

Fear is not necessarily a bad thing. It helps us stay focused and alert to danger. We instill fear into our children from the time they begin to walk. "Don't touch the stove, it is hot!" and "Don't cross the street, you could get hit by a car!" or "Don't talk to strangers."  We use fear to protect our children from the dangers of the... Read moreChevron
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety Disorders in Children

This week of May 2-8, has been designated by The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  This awareness week is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the mental health issues of children and to promote well being for all children and youth. In order... Read moreChevron
posted 05/03/2010, comments (0)|
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The Difference Between Nervousness and Anxiety Disorders in Teens

The teens years are full of transitions, you move from the oversight of teachers and parents to more independent skills. Teens are expected to keep track of assignments, complete homework, participate in chores around the house and sometimes work a part time job. All of this is done with the minimum amount of supervision. During the teen... Read moreChevron
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