Co-morbidity Issues- If you have one anxiety disorder, it increases the risk for another. They run in families. People with anxiety disorders are more likely to be depressed but not vice versa.…
If a parent possesses the disorder, the child has the chance of also possessing it. If both parents possess the disorder, the child’s chances are greater. Bipolar disorder is also developed through anxiety. If a child experiences anxiety, he or she may develop bipolar disorder (NIMH, n. d.).…
Hettema, J. M., Prescott, C. A., & Kendler, K. S. (2004, Sep). Genetic and Environmental Sources of Covariation Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Neuroticism. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(9), 1581-7.…
Studies have shown that there is a genetic component in persons who are diagnosed with anxiety disorders; however, research also strongly suggests that a person's environment, particularly a consistently stressful one, can influence his or her anxiety level in a negative way (Zinn et al., 1992).…
Anxiety disorders are, according to the journal, the most common type of psychiatric disorder diagnosed in children. Having a prevalence rate of 6 to 20%, and an average age of onset ranging from 6 to 21 years, anxiety disorders can wreak havoc on both the personal and social lives of children, adolescents, and adults; often leading to difficulties such as depression, substance abuse and dependence, and suicidal behavior.…
Many different things cause Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Genetics play a role as a risk factor; there is a greater risk of GAD developing in an individual if the individual's family has had GAD (DSM-5 224; Mayo Clinic). People who are more timid and who avoids danger get GAD more often (Mayo Clinic). Environmental factors, such as parents over protecting their kids - may also play a role, but no factors are specific to GAD as to help with a diagnosis (DSM-5…
Kagan, J., & Snidman, N. (1999). Early Childhood Predictors of Adult Anxiety Disorders. Society of Biological Psychiatry, 6.…
Anxiety usually develops when someone is facing something that is out of their comfort zone and therefore can be many challenging situations. For example, if you were to take an exam, attend an interview or give a speech. It affects people in different ways because for some, these situations can be considered…
There is not an exact cause of Agoraphobia. Panic may become a learned behavior. Agoraphobia sometimes occurs when a person has had a panic attack and begins to fear situations that might lead to another panic attack (Taylor CT, 2012). Agoraphobia also tends to run in families and sometimes has a…
Research focussing on genetic and environmental causes of anxiety have shown that there is a genetic contribution of approx 30% in childhood anxiety disorders. Also linking with biological influences, anxious children tend to be subdued, cautious, and tentative in temperament. Some also may have differences in certain parts of the brain that affect attention, concentration, and memory. Family environmental factors appear to play an important role, especially from overprotective mothers who model anxious behavior, and prevent exposure to stressful situations.…
Children may first experience stress/anxiety as early as infancy. Really? How? Everything is done for them. When we think about infants, it’s crying that comes to mind. While crying is the main form of communication for infants, it is a form of stress/anxiety. Infants may suffer stress/anxiety when separated from their parent(s), hear loud noises, or from being in a strange environment.…
Most anxiety disorders all stem from the same causes, those causes being impacts from environmental factors and medical factors such as stress from work, finances and relationships or from issues such as traumas i.e accidents, traumas and abuse. Medical factors can include; stress caused from medical illness, side effects caused from medication or a possible symptoms for a medical illness. Another known cause for anxiety is substance abuse, half the patients who reap the benefits of mental health services for disorders such as anxiety, panic disorder and social phobias these disorders a direct result of substance use and abuse. Use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines and withdrawal from said drugs are known causes of anxiety. Some other causes include genetics; researchers have said that families with history of anxiety will increase the likelihood of a person developing the disorders.…
According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2015), “Anxiety disorders can be caused by numerous things such as family environment issues, relationships, grades and extracurricular activities.” Anxiety has issues with social and specific phobias. Social anxiety disorder is a fear of being in a crowded place and having interaction with unfamiliar people. Specific phobias are being afraid of certain things such as an animal or childhood memories that frightened you. Issues with anxiety develop of different stages in a child or adults life. These types of anxiety disorders can cause issues in the classroom with peers and teachers. Anxiety varies between personal anxiety issues and issues within the actual classroom.…
Anxiety disorders are disruptive feelings of fear, apprehension, or anxiety, or they can also be explained as distortions in behavior that are anxiety related (Coon, Mitterer, 2013, p.480). Some anxiety disorders involve feelings of panic while others show as phobias or overwhelming…
Imagine not having control of your emotions, at times feeling like you’re under attack. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents occurs as a result of a child’s exposure to 1 or more major traumatic events, whether from an objective event like a car crash or sports injury to trauma involving loved ones, such as domestic violence, abuse, or neglect. These factors and many other can lead to acting out in young children.…