Chapter Analysis: 'Anxiety Disorders' From 'Understanding Abnormal Child Psychology' by Mash and Wolfe

Alternatively Hadley (1995) puts forward the view that contrary to popular belief, anxiety actually arises out of thoughts of potential danger and not the actual danger that produces the symptoms of anxiety. In support of this view the document by Chrysalis states that “feelings of anxiety come from apprehension or fear, the source of which is not always recognisable”. Feeling anxious at certain times in our life is a normal instinctual response that serves as a protection to aid survival. It teaches us to avoid dangerous situations and in this way is a learning process however the subconscious can sometimes work overtime resulting in response to all situations that feel remotely similar to the one that has made us feel anxious in the first instance (Chrysalis 2010 1-5 pp7). This document describes how anxiety will affect our whole being, our emotions, our behaviour and our physical health. Anxiety becomes a problem when its level rises above normal and interfere with a person’s life, associated physical symptoms include, trembling, tense muscles, churning stomach, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, heart palpitations, pins and needles, sweating or flushing (Chrysalis 2010 1-5 pp7). These feelings coupled with the physical symptoms experienced make a person want

Anxiety is the automatic and natural body's response to danger. It may be unpleasant but it helps you focus your attention, prepare for action and solve problems. However, Anxiety Symptoms can be overwhelming to the extent of interfering with daily activities, relationships and careers. This symbolizes an Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety Disorders are irrational fears that are not based on facts. It can give you the perception that your life or a situation in your life is worse than it really is. Anxiety can upgrade to a mental illness that causes distress and interferes with your ability to lead a normal life.

The term anxiety is defined as a state of apprehension or uneasiness related to fear. An anxiety disorder can cause stress which can interfere with an individual ability to live a normal life. This disorder is a serious mental illness and persons who suffer from this, worry excessively and are in constant fear by feeling overwhelm. The symptoms of Anxiety disorder may vary depending on the type of disorder an individual may have however there are some similar traits. These include: feeling of panic, fear and uneasiness, cold or sweaty hands and feet, heart palpitation, dry mouth and nausea. Research has shown that the cause for anxiety disorder is unknown but is still consider a mental illness. Anxiety disorders can run in families, suggesting that a

Anxiety can be a very serious (disease/disorder) it is simply defined as an abnormal fear or tension which can occur without any obvious trigger or session; a recurrence, unwelcome and intrusive thought. Anxiety can also be defined as a subjective state of fear or tension. There are two types of anxiety, anxiety can provide signals that alert the body to trigger it to improve mental and physical performance

All children experience some type of anxiety. For example, when a child is left alone at preschool for the first time, many children will show distress. Another example could be when a child has his or her own room, this could develop a fear of the dark. Now normally these aren’t problems but, such anxiety could become a problem when it interrupts a child’s normal activities, like attending school and making friends or sleeping. Persistent or intense anxiety that disrupts daily routine is a mental health problem that requires attention.

Rapid heart rate, muscle aches, shaking, dizziness, sweating, worries, need for perfection, panic about safety, forbidding to go to school, inability to concentrate, failure to relax and trouble sleeping. We've all felt this way at one point or another. But imagine this being a part of your daily life.

Anxiety is a part of normal life. The anxiety due to an exam, making an important decision or maybe even meeting a new person is healthy, normal anxiety. However, anxiety disorders occur when normal anxiety starts recurring and interferes with daily life. Around 10-20% of all children suffer from anxiety disorders and about 1/5th of these children receive treatmeant. Anxiety disorders in children affect their education, family life and social life. They have a major effect on the child’s functioning of life as separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, special phobias and social anxiety. Childhood anxiety disorders can lead to adult anxiety disorder thus causing depression,

Since the 1980’s there has been a major increase in research on anxiety. Ever since, special clinics have been introduced in order to help deal with anxiety disorders. It is suggested that the growth in research is due to anxiety being regarded as one of the most prominent and pervasive emotions, causing distress and negatively affecting large numbers of people. As stated by Rachman (2004), anxiety is described as the experience of unpleasant feelings and the unsettling anticipation of a threatening but vague event. Anxiety can be experienced in many different ways, such as feeling tense, uncertain, and perhaps, fearful at the thought of a particular phenomenon or event. There are two main types of anxieties; state anxiety and trait anxiety. Endler & Kocovski (2001) have explained that state and trait anxiety both result from mental assessments of a potential threat. Unlike trait, state anxiety is described as a temporary condition, where once the perceived threatening object or event goes away, the individual no longer experiences the symptoms of anxiety. Individuals who exhibit state anxiety will normally feel anxious when going to job interviews, speaking in front of large crowds or sitting exams. State anxiety is considered to be useful at particular times, by making us more alert and enhance our performance, thus creating a fight or flight response (Rachman, 2004). However, in some cases where the feeling of anxiety is too overwhelming, it can have the

Most children are known for being resilient by being able to cope with many problems in life only because as adults we tend to ignore their emotions and concentrate on our own. Just because we can’t feel what they are going though doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect the child on an emotional and cognitive level. Anxiety disorder is was of the leading causes of mental problems for young children and adolescents but also the most overlooked and untreated problem at the same time (Wolfe & Mash, 2015). This paper will go over the general aspects of anxiety from what it mean, how it effect children and adolescents, and how which treatments seem to be most productive.

Anxiety disorders are recognized as “one of the most mental health disorders in both children and adults”. That overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear is hardwired into our brains. Oddly enough, anxiety is normal, so it can be difficult to understand the difference between normal anxiety and a condition known as anxiety disorder. Normal anxiety typically fades. However, those who suffer from anxiety, these feelings never subside. Anxiety can interfere with an

In this paper, I am going to talk about anxiety disorders according to the article which I read. Anxiety disorders are very common problem in childhood and often seen as normal in development. However, since these problems may have negative influence on child’s development and on their families, professional intervention can be necessary in some cases. Children can show fear as reactions to threats in the environment. In the beginning, this would be normal, but if these fears and anxieties intensify and persist, they can turn into phobias. I mean, like other disorders anxiety disorders also tend to be chronic without treating properly. There are several scientifically proven and effective treatments for children.

Anxiety is the body’s natural reaction to stress. It allows a person to prepare for an event that could be harmful. Anxiety stems from the amygdala, a section in the brain that is in charge of emotions and our natural "fight-or-flight" response. As these signals spread throughout the body, the nervous system causes the heart to begin to pump more blood and tense up the muscles. Anxiety has both a physical and psychological effect on humans. The effects that stress and anxiety have on the body can be incredibly dangerous if it is not treated properly

Anxiety is a “general frightened response to a source that is not readily identifiable” (Dacey, Mack and Fiore, 2016, p. 5). A variety of biological, psychological and environmental factors can intermingle to cause anxiety disorders in children

A common, but dangerous, mindset that some parents or guardians take on in the face of their child’s unusual levels of anxiety is one of dismissal in which they disregard the forming issue as a phase of some sort that every child must endure; however, such a belief is only partially correct.

There are two types of responses to anxiety that occur naturally in everyone, they are the Somatic and Cognitive Symptoms.