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Anxiety Disorder

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Anxiety Disorder Defined

An abnormal state, characterized by a feeling of being powerless and unable to cope with threatening events, typically imaginary, and by physical tension, as shown by sweating, trembling, and so on.

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Mental Disorders Prevalent in Youth, Says Study

Published December 4, 2008, 11:48 pm, The Harvard Crimson

Nearly half of college-age adults suffer from one or more psychiatric disorders, according to new research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Mother"™s Act promotes pregnancy as lucrative market for Big Pharma

Published December 4, 2008, 10:22 pm, Online Journal

Women of childbearing years represent the most lucrative market for the makers of psychiatric drugs. The knowledge that infants were being born with birth defects and suffering a withdrawal syndrome when these drugs were used during pregnancy was hidden for decades.

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Nearly 5 Percent Of The US Population Suffers From Persistent Depression Or Anxiety

Published December 4, 2008, 10:14 am, Medical News Today

Though effective treatments are available for individuals suffering from chronic depression and anxiety, very little is known about how often these treatments are used or how prevalent these conditions are among the nation's general population.

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The Family Institute At Northwestern University Presents Its Generalized Anxiety Disorder Research Project

Published December 4, 2008, 5:11 am, Medical News Today

The Anxiety and Panic Treatment Program of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a premier center for couple and family therapy, community outreach, education and research, announces its generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) research project. The primary focus of the GAD research project is on improving the effectiveness of treatment for GAD.

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Stress Related Disorders Affect Brain's Processing Of Memory

Published December 4, 2008, 3:12 am, Medical News Today

Researchers using functional MRI (fMRI) have determined that the circuitry in the area of the brain responsible for suppressing memory is dysfunctional in patients suffering from stress-related psychiatric disorders. Results of the study will be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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Art Galleries

Published December 4, 2008, 12:13 am, Palo Alto Weekly

"Ghostpile" The Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University presents Ghostpile, a photography exhibition by Lukas Felzmann.

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Easing Social Anxiety During The Holidays: Tips From Harvard Women's Health Watch

Published December 3, 2008, 8:14 am, Medical News Today

For most people, family gatherings, parties, and other social activities are part of the fun of the holiday season. Not so for those with social anxiety disorder, who dread-or even avoid-social situations, reports the December 2008 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch. It's perfectly normal to feel nervous about meeting new people or attending parties.

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Self-Help For Those Suffering Anxieties Offered By Workbook Co-Uuthored By UH Psychologist

Published December 3, 2008, 8:11 am, Medical News Today

Whether it's a fear of flying, worries over the economy, stage fright or nervousness in crowds, anxieties are a daily obstacle for millions of Americans. As director of the University of Houston's Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Peter Norton researches anxiety disorders and helps people overcome them.

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Army Bases Prepare For Surge In Stress-Related Disorders As Soldiers Return From Extended Deployments

Published December 3, 2008, 6:12 am, Medical News Today

Army officials have said they will examine Fort Campbell in Kentucky, where 15,000 soldiers are expected to arrive after multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, to determine the proper staffing levels to address brain injuries and psychological problems, the AP/Washington Post reports.

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Stuff for parents and kids

Published December 3, 2008, 3:49 am, Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin

See what's happening in the area for parents and kids.

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