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11 Feb 2020
11 Feb 2020
Many people’s formative years were a blur of school, extracurricular activities, relationship drama, gossip, arguments with parents and figuring out their place in the world. In the current social climate, add social media, increased competition and a bombardment of negative news – you have a recipe for lots of anxious young people. This post is the second part of my series about young adults and anxiety. My first blog, “What Causes Anxiety?” (Link first blog here) is about causes of anxiety in young adults and factors that amplify these symptoms in people today.
Young adults are experiencing anxiety-related disorders more than ever before. Between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in young people increased by 20% (McCarthy, 2019). Unfortunately, most young adults with anxiety disorders do not receive adequate treatment for their symptoms (Piacentini & Roblek, 2002). Caregivers, parents, friends and family that may be concerned about a loved one may find the following list of signs useful to identify a young person troubled by anxiety:
Do not spiral into fear- anxiety is a treatable mental disorder. Stay tuned for my next post about possible treatment options for young people that show any or all of the above signs. If you think that you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, feel free to book a complimentary meet and greet with one of our counsellors, at Natural Choice Medical Clinic!
Sources:
McCarthy, C. (2019) Anxiety in Teens is Rising: What’s Going On? American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Anxiety-Disorders.aspx
Piacentini, J., & Roblek, T. (2002). Recognizing and treating childhood anxiety disorders. The Western journal of medicine, 176(3), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071700/
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