About Anxiety Disorders

About Anxiety Disorders
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By Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D.|Anita Gurian, Ph.D.
NYU Child Study Center

Introduction

Anxiety is a normal, natural emotion experienced by most human beings. However, a youngster with an Anxiety Disorder experiences anxiety more strongly and more readily than others, and has excessive worry to a degree that interferes with the rest of his or her life. The anxiety can be about separation, something catastrophic happening, being judged, or it can be experienced in social situations. Children and adolescents can also have symptoms typical of adult panic attacks. Anxiety Disorders are most likely caused by a combination of biological and situational factors. Parents and children can be optimistic since Anxiety Disorders are among the most readily and effectively treated mental disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medication.

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