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Anxiety and Depression Information for Teens
Williams, Angela L.
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Category: ConsHlth: Adolescents
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Synopsis:
eople affected by anxiety suffer from intense and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and/or panic. When a person is in a sad mood for a prolonged period of time and this interferes with their daily normal activities she or he might be depressed which might sometimes be due to anxiety. Some symptoms of anxiety and depression are feeling sad and anxious often, losing interest in their once favorite activity, feeling easily irritated or frustrated, etc. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 19.1 percent of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in 2003. Similarly, in 2017, about 11 million U.S. adults 18 years of age or older had at least one major depressive episode. Anxiety and Depression Information for Teens, First Edition begins with the basics of the teen brain and gives insight into teen mental-health, anxiety, and depression. It explains the five major types of anxiety and the different other types such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc. It gives in- depth information about what causes anxiety disorders and depression, its diagnosis and treatment options, how bullying, cyberbullying, and peer pressure impacts teens. It highlights on how to manage anxiety and depression with the help of good exercise, proper sleep, pets, relaxation techniques, friends, and family. There is also information on coping with emotions without smoking, and healthy eating. It offers tips on how to live with anxiety and depression. It provides useful information on suicide prevention, avoiding or quitting vaping, and financial assistance for treating mental-health in teens.
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