Dr. Whiteside answers the question: 'Passing On An Anxiety Disorder To Kids?' — -- Question: If I have an anxiety disorder how likely is it that my children will develop anxiety disorder as well?

Adolescence is a remarkable period of development and learning, a time when youths explore and adapt to changes in their social worlds and begin to form a sense of who they are and hope to be. It is a ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder groups sharing DNA patterns.

Occasionally worrying about an upcoming work presentation, a stressful family situation, or a complicated relationship is a natural part of life. But when that worry becomes excessive, frequent, and ...

Mental health professionals use specific criteria to identify anxiety disorders. Learn how the DSM guides the diagnostic process and why it matters for your care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ...

Although obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can involve high anxiety levels, doctors no longer classify it as an anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly misunderstood ...

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