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What are tics?
Tics are rapid movements or sounds that are repeated over and over for no reason. A person with a tic can’t control the movement or sounds. Throat…

Anxiety and Panic: Gaining Control Over How You’re Feeling

What is anxiety?
Anxiety can be a normal “alarm system” alerting you to danger. Imagine coming home and finding a burglar in your living…

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is ongoing worry or fear that isn’t related to a particular event or situation, or is out of proportion to what you would expect. For…

What is panic disorder?
Panic disorder is a common condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly (often without warning). These episodes-called panic…

What is social phobia?
Most people feel nervous in certain social situations, such as having a job interview, going to a high school reunion or giving a speech. Most of us worry about what…

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors (compulsions) over and…

What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety problem. It can develop after your life is threatened, or after you experience or see a traumatic event. Usually,…

Who is a caregiver?

You’re a caregiver if you give basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long period of time…

Each year more than 6 million traffic accidents occur in the United States. If you’ve been in an accident, you might have had many different feelings at the time of the…

What causes stress?
Stress is caused by the body’s instinct to defend itself. This instinct is good in emergencies, such as getting out of the way of a…

What is stress?
Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure, either from the outside world (school, work, after-school activities, family, friends) or from inside yourself (wanting to…

What should I do if I think my child is depressed?

Ask your child about his or her thoughts and feelings. It may also be a good idea to talk to your…