social anxiety

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Codependency – Harmful effects of unaddressed codependency

Unresolved patterns of codependency can lead to more serious problems like alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, sex addiction, and other self destructive or self-defeating behaviors. People with codependency are also more likely to attract further abuse from aggressive individuals, more likely to stay in stressful jobs or relationships, less likely to seek medical attention when [...]

Anxiety – Varieties

Anxiety as a medical symptom or condition Anxiety can be a symptom of an underlying health issue such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, or heart arrythmia. Abnormal and pathological anxiety or fear itself may be a medical condition that falls under the blanket term “anxiety disorder.” Such conditions came under the aegis [...]

The New School at West Heath – General information

Unlike many schools, Ofsted inspection documents are not available online. Ofsted inspection, Policy, syllabuses, schemes of work and National Curriculum documents can be made available on request to the Head of Education. * Criteria of students – 11 to 19 years old, female or male. Possible disabilities include: Acute stress disorder, Addiction, Affective spectrum, Agoraphobia, [...]

Rajesh Koothrappali – Personality

Rajesh, who is normally called Raj or by his last name Koothrappali, is from New Delhi, India, yet despises Indian food, and his knowledge regarding Indian culture and Hinduism is disputed by Sheldon Cooper. His last name is indicative of a familial ancestry that traces back to the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, which [...]

Antidepressant – Prescription trends

In the United Kingdom the use of antidepressants increased by 234% in the 10 years up to 2002. In the United States a 2005 independent report stated that 11% of women and 5% of men in the non-institutionalized population (2002) take antidepressants A 1998 survey found that 67% of patients diagnosed with depression were prescribed [...]

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor – Medical indications

The main indication for SSRIs is clinical depression. SSRIs are frequently prescribed for anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, chronic pain and occasionally, for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though not specifically indicated by the manufacturers, they are sometimes prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lichen simplex chronicus [...]

Anxiety disorder – Classification

Generalized anxiety disorder Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common chronic disorder characterized by long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one object or situation. Those suffering from generalized anxiety experience non-specific persistent fear and worry and become overly concerned with everyday matters. Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder to affect [...]

Spectrum (psychiatry) – Types of spectrum

The widely-used ”Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” and ”International Classification of Diseases” (Chapter V: Mental and behavioural disorders) are generally limited to categorical diagnoses but do recognize some subsyndromal subtypes, such as schizotypal personality disorder, dysthymia and cyclothymia. Spectrum concepts used in research or clinical practice include: * autistic spectrum * obsessive–compulsive spectrum [...]

Perfectionism (psychology) – Personality type

Daniels & Price (2000) refer to perfectionists as “ones”. Perfectionists are focused on personal integrity and can be wise, discerning and inspiring in their quest for the truth. They also tend to dissociate themselves from their flaws or what they believe are flaws (such as negative emotions) and can become hypocritical and hyper-critical of others, [...]

Agoraphobia – Definition

Not to be confused with agraphobia, agoraphobia is a condition where the sufferer becomes anxious in environments that are unfamiliar or where he or she perceives that they have little control. Triggers for this anxiety may include wide open spaces, crowds (social anxiety), or traveling (even short distances). Agoraphobia is often, but not always, compounded [...]

Alopecia areata – Prognosis

In most cases that begin with a small number of patches of hair loss, hair grows back after a few months to a year. In cases with a greater number of patches, hair can either grow back or progress to alopecia totalis or, in rare cases, universalis. Effects of alopecia areata are mainly psychological (loss [...]

Cognitive behavioral therapy – Specific applications

Cognitive Therapy

CBT has been applied within many clinical and non-clinical environments and has been successfully used as a treatment for many clinical disorders, personality conditions and behavioral problems. CBT is highly effective for a number of disorders and it is important to note that cognitive behavioral therapy is unlikely to be effective in treating psychiatric problems [...]

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