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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Causes Of Anxiety Disorders

Study: Half of anxiety patients had psychiatric trouble by age 15

October 02, 2008
About half of adults who have an anxiety disorder had symptoms of some type of psychiatric problem by age 15, a new study has found. Researchers say this finding highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment to better prevent anxiety disorders. It also suggests that anxiety disorders may have different causes. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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New Study May Bring Scientists Closer to Gene Responsible for Anxiety Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Many people with anxiety disorders have a close family member that also suffers from anxiety... Read more »

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The Link Between Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...may be part of a vicious cycle. Many symptoms of anxiety disorders, including excessive stress,... Read more »

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The Link Between Anxiety and Sleep Disorders Part 2
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...disorders.   The good news is that insomnia and anxiety disorders are treatable. Read on.  ... Read more »

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Do You Know the Basics of PTSD?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD has been a hot mental health and wellness topic for some time... Read more »

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The Upcoming Election and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...life. It's become an obsession."   For those with anxiety disorders, the nervousness felt by... Read more »

Health Guide

ADHD and Anxiety
...population are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. These results would imply a high incident rate of anxiety disorders in children with ADHD.  Some of the major symptoms of anxiety disorder... Read more »
Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
...currently prescribed for social anxiety:Antidepressants have been found to be effective in treating anxiety disorders. These medications do require at least four to six weeks of treatment in order... Read more »
The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...obesity, however, it is not known whether the obesity can contribute to feelings of anxiety or people with anxiety disorders may be at a higher risk for obesity. Research Studies One... Read more »
Anxiety in Relationships
...people, it can place a large strain on the relationship.  Financial ConcernsAlthough many people with anxiety disorders continue to work, some fear their anxiety will interfere with their job or... Read more »
When a Spouse Has Anxiety
...2006, Dr. Allan N. Schwartz, MentalHelp.net “When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder”, 2005, Anxiety Disorders Association of America “When Your Spouse Has a Mental Illness: Coping... Read more »

Medications

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...attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress... Read more »

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...reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders (panic attacks),... Read more »

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Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders,... Read more »

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...reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders (panic attacks),... Read more »

Related News

Asthma Linked to PTSD
May 16, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at... Read summary »

Combo Therapy Best for Childhood Anxiety
December 31, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy may be best for children with anxiety disorders. In... Read summary »

Anxiety Connected to Genes
August 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's clear people react differently to the same trauma. Some people just have a bad memory and others suffer from posttraumatic... Read summary »

When does a habit become OCD?
April 30, 2009

Nearly everyone has habits or rituals they do before going out, going to bed, or starting work for the day. But at what point does a habit or ritual... Read summary »

Treating Childhood Mental Disorders
August 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's estimated 15 million children have been diagnosed with a mental disorder, but only about one quarter of them are getting... Read summary »