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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

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Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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Brain Stew: An Interview with Myself

Mad in America

Most of that was because I’d been adopted at birth, but around age 20 I met my biological mom. He told me I had an anxiety disorder on top of being depressed, and that there was a medication called Klonopin that would help my anxiety and another one called Celexa for my depression. I found out at a very young age.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. This disorder can cause significant impairment in a child’s social, academic, and emotional development.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

The most common symptom of insomnia is difficulty maintaining sleep, followed by difficulty falling asleep, with a combination of these symptoms being the most common presentation overall. Age : Insomnia symptoms can start at any age, but the first episode is more common in young adults.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Kids Mental Health Info

However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and developmental level and when it affects the child’s social, family, and/or academic life.

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May Cause Side Effects–Radical Acceptance and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: An Interview with Brooke Siem

Mad in America

Moore: We’re here to talk about some of your experiences of the mental health system and polypharmacy, experiences which are beautifully captured in your book, May Cause Side Effects , published by Central Recovery Press in 2022. I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.”

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Autism Facts

Kids Mental Health Info

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. About 25%30% of children with autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose them. The post Autism Facts appeared first on Kids Mental Health Info.