Test Anxiety And Its Effect On Academic Performance
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A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.
In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...
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Examination Anxiety
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...will most certainly take the edge off examination anxiety. A little anxiety is actually quite... Read more »
School Performance
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New Study May Bring Scientists Closer to Gene Responsible for Anxiety Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertMany people with anxiety disorders have a close family member that also suffers from anxiety... Read more »
Anxiety: Pervasive, and Often Untreated
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health ExpertAnxiety has always seemed such a “natural” part of life to me that I never thought of it as a... Read more »
Myths About Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertAnxiety is a misunderstood disorder and there are a number of myths that exist. By understanding... Read more »
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Alcoholism: Complications
...Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis
A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself out of a heart or stomach problem. Most anxiety disorders, especially... Read more »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 »Anxiety Disorders: Other Treatments
...of reactions to stress and stimuli, thus reducing the feeling of helplessness that often accompanies anxiety disorders. CBT works on the principle that the thoughts that produce and maintain... Read more »Images
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