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Anxiety;cognitive therapy;interviews;symptoms of anxiety disorders;treatment for anxiety disorders; anxiety disorder and family history

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A Study Of Childhood Anxiety Disorders And Their Impact On The Development Of Anxiety Disorders In Adulthood, Maribeth Burke Apr 2007

A Study Of Childhood Anxiety Disorders And Their Impact On The Development Of Anxiety Disorders In Adulthood, Maribeth Burke

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This study examines childhood anxiety disorders as well as their impact on the development of anxiety disorders in adulthood. It also compares the effectiveness of different treatment methods and examines common risk factors, such as family history or genetic influence. This study measures the impact on school performance, social relationships, and other components of daily functioning. Literature suggests that anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive anxiety, fear, worry, avoidance, and compulsive rituals. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides mental health professionals with key symptoms or observable behaviors for the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. Qualitative methods …