Depression & Anxiety Disorder in Teens
ANXIETY DISORDER IS A STRONG PREDICTOR OF DEPRESSION
“Depression” is mourning the “past” or “present”.
“Anxiety” is fearing the “”future”.
“Anxiety” is a normal and useful reaction and warns us to be careful:
– wear a seatbelt
– use a bike helmut
– designated driver
– hold a child’s hand when crossing a street
Worries and fears that interfere with “normal” life and routines are anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders involve problems with behaviours and thoughts and are often accompanied by physiological changes:
– rapid heart rate
– hyperventilation
– nausea
– sweating
– tremors
– etc.
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CAUSES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
Theories – biological
– pyschological
– social
– temperament
Most psychiatrists believe neurotransmitters are involved.
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