Difference between revisions of "Anxiety disorder"
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| − | Researchers reported in late 2008 that "[u]p to 20 percent of children and adolescents are affected by persistent and excessive worry that can manifest as generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder and social phobia."<ref>http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/547723/</ref> | + | Researchers reported in late 2008 that "[u]p to 20 percent of children and adolescents are affected by persistent and excessive worry that can manifest as generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder and social phobia."<ref>http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/547723/</ref> Anxiety can be described as a lack of [[faith]]. |
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An anxiety disorder is a class of mental disorders characterized by chronic and debilitating anxiety. This includes:
Researchers reported in late 2008 that "[u]p to 20 percent of children and adolescents are affected by persistent and excessive worry that can manifest as generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder and social phobia."[1] Anxiety can be described as a lack of faith.
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Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984