What Should You Do When Your Anxiety And ADHD Overlap?
Anxiety and ADHD are amongst some of the most common psychiatric disorders diagnosed. In ADHD, co-morbidity is the rule rather than the exception. General prevalence estimates that about 50 percent of adults with ADHD also suffer with anxiety.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Understanding PTSD has progressed from early recognition of psychological responses to traumatic experiences such as shell-shock. PTSD is a complex disorder with previous trauma or vicarious experience increasing risk that can now be successfully treated.
Anxiety And Other Mental Health Disorders: How Do They Mix?
Anxiety is commonly co-morbid with other mental health conditions and can also be part of other conditions, including health problems. This can be challenging in terms of identification/diagnosis, treatment and long-term prognosis.
Heredity And Mental Health: Do Anxiety Disorders Run In The Family?
Genetics play a role in anxiety so if you have a parent who suffers from anxiety, you are one third more likely to also suffer. However, while studies show that anxiety tends to run in families, the influence of nature versus nature is still unclear.
Suicide And Anxiety: What Are The Warning Signs And What To Do When You Notice Them In A Loved One?
Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about or planning to end your life. These thoughts can vary widely from intricate plans to fleeting ideas. Suicidal thoughts are surprisingly common and are often experienced by people who suffer from anxiety.
How Your Personality Contributes To The Development Of Anxiety Disorders
Personality traits and anxiety disorders are closely connected; in fact some argue that anxiety can be a personality trait in itself. Understanding personality traits can help identify those at risk of developing an anxiety disorder and help treatment.
Depression Treatment: Therapy, Medication, And Lifestyle Changes That Can Treat Depression
Are you pretty sure you are depressed, or have you just been diagnosed? You may be wondering what treatments are most likely to be effective. Here's what you should know.
Does Stress Buildup Cause Or Worsen Anxiety?
Stress is a normal part of everyday life but how each individual responds to pressure or stress varies. Stress can buildup and culmulative stress can lead to an anxiety disorder if you don't stop it in its tracks early on.
Does Stress Due To An Illness Cause Or Worsen Anxiety?
Stress is common in the context of physical illness and chronic illness can increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder. There are a number of signs of anxiety in physical illness to watch out for to enable you to seek help as early as possible
Eight Risk Factors That May Increase Your Risk Of Developing An Anxiety Disorder
There are several factors thought to increase the risk of anxiety disorder. Increasing awareness can enable individuals to engage their “internal locus of control” and follow steps to reduce the likelihood of developing this debilitating condition.