During the toddler years, children become anxious and irritable when parents are not around. This can happen even if the parent is just in the other room, but out of the vision of the young child. This is normal behavior and normally, children of this age can be distracted and brought into another activity to help relieve their distress. Usually, this distraction will help a child feel better about the separation from the parent and he or she will engage in play. Usually, around the age of...
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Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GAD; Anxiety disorderSymptomsThe main symptom is the almost constant presence of worry or tension, even when there is little or no cause. Worries... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GAD; Anxiety disorderTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during day-to-day life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and... Read more »
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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