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Treating Anxiety

Gary Direnfeld

About that anxiety. Given an anxiety disorder, the saying, “trust your gut,” just doesn’t hold. That’s where cognitive behavior therapy comes in (CBT). CBT is all about learning to think things through to facilitate your decisions and actions. They are taken daily and usually long term.

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CBT for youth anxiety and depression: satisfaction guaranteed?

The Social Care Elf

Alice Potter explores a systematic review which finds that children and young people are often satisfied with the CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) they receive for anxiety or depression. The post CBT for youth anxiety and depression: satisfaction guaranteed? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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How Much Do You Accommodate Your Kids?

Gary Direnfeld

This can occur with the child hurts themself minimally, expresses a fear (anxiety), or simply a dislike. As a means of managing boo-boos, or generalized or even specific anxieties, or even food preferences, over-accommodating can increase the very issue sought to address.

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Anxiety Disorders: Managing Anxiety and Stress for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Anxiety is a natural response to stress. The reality is that for some, stress and fear can become so overwhelming and persistent that it can evolve into an anxiety disorder, impacting daily life and overall well-being. Additionally, studies show an anxiety disorder will affect nearly 30% of all adults at some stage in their lives.

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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

Relias

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one method that can help kids and teens in your community in need of mental health care get the attention they deserve. What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? CBT is generally short-term and goal-oriented, focusing on helping clients deal with specific problems.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

Relias

Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism. Research indicates that up to 84% of autistic individuals also live with anxiety. Elevated levels of anxiety can exacerbate certain complications of autism , such as social withdrawal and repetitive behaviors.

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Can You Be Born with Anxiety? Unveiling The Symptoms Of Anxiety

Blurt It Out

Discovering the underlying factors that contribute to anxiety is crucial in understanding this complex condition. While genetics play a role, there are additional influences that significantly impact anxiety’s development and severity. Can you be born with social anxiety and other types? Is Anxiety Inherited Genetically?

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