Biological Causes Of Anxiety
Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Causes
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Causes
A person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have a biological vulnerability to stress, making them more susceptible to environmental stimuli than the rest of the population.
Biochemical Factors
Abnormalities in the Brain. Scientists are using imaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to identify different areas of the brain a...
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Expert & Community Posts
Being Vulnerable to PTSD May Be a Family Affair
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Anxiety and Depression Starts in the Womb
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Is a Single Gene Responsible for Mental Illness?
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Health Guide
Anxiety Disorders: Complications
Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »What Causes Depression?
...believed to be a stress hormone and a neurotransmitter, is thought to be involved in depression and anxiety. Increased CRF concentrations appear to interact with serotonin and have been detected... Read more »Alcoholism: Risk Factors
...and 86% of women also suffered from an accompanying psychiatric or substance abuse disorder. Either anxiety or depression may increase the risk for self-medication with alcohol.Depression is the... Read more »Insomnia: Risk Factors
...easily long after the children have grown.Women are at higher risk than men are for depression and anxiety, which are known risk factors for insomnia. In fact, some researchers believe that this... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Introduction
...medications that may cause rhinitis include oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, anti-anxiety drugs (particularly alprazolam), some antidepressants, and some blood pressure... Read more »Images
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