Nearly all children have anxiety at some point in their lives. But when does a little anxiety become an anxiety disorder? When does it shift from a temporary phase of worry or fear to something more serious and chronic? Answering this question is very important for the well-being of your child. First some facts: • Anxiety…
Good news for the estimated 15 million people suffering from social anxiety. A new study led by MIT researchers suggests that brain scans can help predict whether people with social anxiety disorder will benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy. People with social anxiety experience extreme fear of interactions with or scrutiny by others that interferes with…
According to a study at the Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University, mothers who are anxious increase their child’s chance of developing anxiety. In the study, 202 children were recruited and assessed at 3-4 years of age and then assessed again five years later. About half of the children were behaviorally inhibited, or shy, withdrawn and…
Does your child toss and turn at night? Does your child regularly wake up tired and unrefreshed? According to research, a small percentage of children who have sleep problems may be at risk of more serious emotional disorders, including anxiety and depression. The study, authored by Flavia Giannotti, M.D., of Center of Pediatric Sleep Disorders…
It is no revelation to hear that television plays a significant role in a child’s development. How much of a role and what effect it has depends on the amount of television children watch and which programs they watch. And because of the violent and frightening nature of many TV shows, how good children are…
Getting couples into marriage therapy is challenging. Some psychologists report that people are even more likely to resist therapy for their relationship than for individual depression. A new study is investigating the possibility of providing marital therapy online in order to reduce the barriers to seeking help for a troubled relationship. Dr. Brian Doss, a…
Breakups happen all the time, but for people who are codependent or addicted to relationships, the loss of a boyfriend or girlfriend can be devastating. Relationship addicts need a relationship to feel validated. They don’t have a true identity of their own, and they judge their worth and value by who they’re with. While they can be…