Invisible scars: Verbal Abuse Triggers Adult Anxiety, Depression
A new study by Florida State University researchers has found that people who were verbally abused as children grow up to be self-critical adults. An article by Jill Elish.
Trauma Earlier In Life May Affect Response To Stress Years Later
A study at Cornell University indicates that even in the absence of PTSD, traumatic reactions can still resurface later. An article from MedicalNewsToday.com
Help Child Abuse Survivors in Overcoming Agoraphobia
Jeanette Pollock offers useful tips on effectively managing agoraphobia in this article from Ezine.
"I Orgasm, and Then I Can't Breathe"
Sometimes a history of sexual trauma can be a factor in panic attacks associated with sex. Discover more about this phenomenon reading a letter from Columbia University's wonderful Q&A info site Go Ask Alice.
Sexual Dysfunction With Anxiety Common
About.com's Cathleen Henning Fenton examines a study on this frequently neglected complication of anxiety disorders.
Writing Anxiety
From the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Writing Center, this virtual handout discusses the situational nature of writer's block and other writing anxiety and offers suggests for bolstering confidence.
Adult Separation Anxiety
Explains the basis of these fears and what treatments are available. An essay from the non-profit wellness organization All About Life Challenges.
Adult Separation Anxiety Often Overlooked
Seen as a childhood disorder, seperation anxiety actually afflicts some 7% of adult Americans. Learn more in this article from the anxiety/depression oriented web magazine, Insight Journal.
Out of the Black Box of Phobia
Former attorney Ellen Rapp suffered from phobias that eventually took a toll on her career until she discovered Supported Exposure Therapy, in which the therapist accompanies a patient into whatever situation they're afraid of. An article by Rapp and staff writer Ruth Lippen for the New York Times.
Panic Attack at Work
Going through a panic attack at work causes a difficult situation. Contributing writer Giri Anantha offers an essay on these difficulties for the Mental Health section of ArticlesBase.com.
The Relationship Between Depression and Anxiety
A great number of depressions are also accompanied by anxiety. In one study, 85% of those with major depression were also diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder while 35% had symptoms of a panic disorder. Because they so often go hand in hand, anxiety and depression are considered the fraternal twins of mood disorders. Learn more in this essay from A Healthy Place's Depression Community.
Social Anxiety Disorder
This article from CNN's Health Library looks at how what sets social anxiety disorder apart from everyday nervousness is the severity and persistence of its signs and symptoms.
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Fact Sheet
What is Social Anxiety and how does it effect those afflicted with it? A fact sheet from the non-profit Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association.
Explaining Panic Disorder to Your Friends
How can you explain your symptoms of pain disorder to friends? Do you want to? What's the best way ? PsychDentral's Stephen Bressert, PhD, discusses how to best handle the issue. Also check out PsychCentral's extensive archive of Anxiety & Panic articles.
Medications for Treating Depression and Anxiety
Non-commercial resources for learning about the risks and benefits of medications for depression and anxiety. Also includes information on controversies. An informative web page from the non-profit HelpGuide.org.
Anxiety Therapy: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety Disorders have been shown to respond best to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Success rates over anxiety are very high.
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Treatments for anxiety disorders include medication and behavior therapies.
Anxiety & Depression News
Current medical journal articles on depression and anxiety treatments, prevention and more, featuring concise summaries and comment by physicians from JournalWatch.org.
Web4Health: Anxiety Articles Archive
A collection of articles about anxiety, anxiety attacks and panic attacks.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Panic Disorder
(CBT) is a very often used psychotherapy for anxiety disorder. Today it is considered to be a first-line treatment.
HolisticOnline: Anxiety
Information about both conventional and alternative/integrative medicine approaches.
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Anxiety: A Doctor's Guide to the Internet
On this site, readers will find news, information and online discussion groups for themselves, their friends and family.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable.
Anxiety Network International
This site offers comprehensive information and advice on social anxiety (social phobia), panic, and generalized anxiety disorder. There is also information on and their treatment. Includes articles, bookstore, Question and Answer pages, and related links about other aspectrs of anxiety.
Anxiety Panic Resource Site
A commercial site with news, information and a ton of articles. There is a membership fee for access to certain sections, but even without membership, the site is a good information resource. Consumers will want to avoid the "Treatment" section which is essentially one sales pitch after another.
Anxiety Disorders Guide
An online guide featuring a selection of articles on the diagnosis and treatment of the various kinds of anxiety and panic disorders, medications, psychotherapy and suggestions about how to get help. There's also a link to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
Anxiety Today
A great online journal with news, advice and an extensive collection of informative, well-written articles about Anxiety and Panic disorders.
AnxietyTribe.com
Anxiety disorders affect about 18% of the adult population, causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty. Members of anxietytribe have found that in addition to professional therapy, sharing stories and meeting others with anxiety can be therapeutic. In fact, many that struggle with social anxiety have found AnxietyTribe a safe social outlet for them. Like MySpace, A Tribe comes with features that social networking enthusiasts have come to expect only here, these features are geared towards Anxiety isssues. There's blogging, member profile pages, photo albums and information/discussion about anxiety disorder, panic attack and depression, symptoms, treatment, and medications. Membership is free.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
A supportive online community and public resource for people with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) and overlapping issues that contribute to Avoidance and fear. Caters to those individuals who find it difficult functioning on a day to day basis due to the debilitating nature of these disorders. Features a message board, a link for crisis intervention, information about books related to the disorder and more. Membership is free of charge.
DentalFear Central.org
The most active support forum online for Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety. Features support from fellow and (ex-)phobics, information and links to resources, techniques and strategies for dealing with dental anxiety, a listing of anxiety-sensitive DDS, an Ask the Dentist Q & A feature and more. Adult & kid friendly.
eNotAlone.com's Anxiety Archive
Articles, essays and book excerpts examine anxiety & panic disorders from authors, consumers and professionals.
Freedom from Fear
Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984. The mission of FFF is to impact, in a positive way, the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support. FFF has developed an anxiety and depression screening program with a free consultation from a health care professional. Visit the FFF Screening Room.
HealthyPlace.com Anxiety Community
For sufferers and survivors of anxiety, panic disorders and phobias, this site includes features such as expert articles, essays by fellow sufferers, information on anxiety disorders, support groups, an anxiety disorders chatroom, and journal-diaries written by consumers.
HealingWell.com's Anxiety/Panic Resource Center
HealingWell's Anxiety/Panic Resource Center features the latest medical news, information pages, books, articles, links to other resources, message boards for those suffering from anxiety and panic and more.
HelpHorizons.com: Coping With Anxiety
Help Horizons is a secure online community and therapeutic organization with credentialed professionals.Features information and resources, plus the largest mental health professional referral database online. Membership is free and gives unrestricted access to all of the HH services including online therapy and secure e-mail, private e-counseling, chat rooms, video-conferencing and more.
Insight Journal
An amazing online magazine which offers consumers an online support community, a resource guide and serves as an up-to-date news source covering all aspects of anxiety and depression.
Lifeline Anxiety Disorder Newsletter
For both people suffering with anxiety as well as their families and friends, an informative virtual newsletter about panic, fears, anxieties, and phobias.
MedHelp.org: Anxiety
A very useful and practical site that has thoughtful and well-written articles covering various aspects of anxiety. The site also features information, support groups, and resources for patients from MedHelp International.
National Panic / Anxiety Disorder News
An educational website that covers news about anxiety and panic attacks, phobias and obsessions and options for consumers to find simple and permanent solutions to these kinds of anxiety conditions.
Official Anxiety 411 - Home
A well-done site that offers news about anxiety disorders & information on treatments, research and other related topics. Offers a sizeable archive of articles for consumers in easy-to-read writing with a numerical search.
PanicSurvivor
An online community dedicated to sufferers of Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, and General Anxiety Disorder. The site features news on treatment options, current information about medical research and other news prtaining tothese disorders.
Social Phobia/Anxiety Association
This non-profit organization's web page contains news, information and resource links, facts about social phobia and anxiety disorders and information about available options for treatment.
Social Phobia World
An online community for those afflicted with Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia or severe shyness. Features forums · member photo albums · peer to peer chat · a common noticeboard · personal stories · web links to other resources· member surveys · member feedback · information on treatment and more. Registration is free.
Suite 101.com: Anxiety/Panic Disorder
Bi-monthly column with links to resources, up-to-date news, chat, discussions, and tips. Also check out Suite101.com's archive of articles on Phobias & Anxiety,
a collection of perspectives from various Suite101.com writers, plus reader discussion and links to resources.
The Anxiety Community
The Anxiety Community is a dynamic and developing website dedicated to people with anxiety disorders. It is run and maintained by private individuals, not professionals, and is not affiliated with any organization, agency or firm. They offer such features as a discussion forum, member chat, social networking, articles, information on related disorders and treatment, a directory of resource links, a glossary and more. Membership is free.
The Anxiety Network International Home Page
Comprehensive information and advice on social anxiety (social phobia), panic, and generalized anxiety disorder and their treatment.
TAPIR: The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource
Self-help for those suffering from phobias, generalised anxiety and related conditions. Contains news, forums, and advice. This is the web's oldest site delivering free services and support to those who suffer from anxiety disorders. tAPir is a true grassroots project, unaffiliated with any business or organization and created and sustained by its users. The site is a non-programmatic, unbiased self-help resource where people can interact with tens of thousands of others who share an interest in anxiety and its treatment.
Yahoo! Health - Anxiety Health Center
Information on anxiety, worry, stress, rumination, shyness, panic disorders, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, situation anxiety, phobia, and stress management. |
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