American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘Anxiety’
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Post-traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it
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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.
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Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in…
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Teen Suicide
The teenage years are especially hard and stressful. Many things can affect your teen's mood and behavior. These can lead…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Menopause
Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
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Hoarding
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder cannot get rid of things. It can interfere with a…
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Mass Psychogenic Illness
Mass psychogenic illness is when people in a group start feeling sick at the same time with no physical or…
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Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can have…
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and…
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Could Stress Be Causing My Symptoms?
Stress affects everyone. Some stress can be caused by good things in your life, such as an interesting project, a…
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is ongoing anxiety not related to a particular situation. It also can be anxiety that isn’t…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Mental illness is a common health problem. It happens because of a change in your brain. Learn its signs so…
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
If you have depression, your doctor may prescribe medicine to treat it, called an antidepressant. There are many types of…
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Helping your child find a balance between school, activities, and play can be tricky. It’s up to you to find…
