Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Satchit Ghimire- Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in certain situations such as school and other social settings. This disorder starts during childhood and can persist longer if left untreated. Photo by Kristina Flour on Unsplash Children with this disorder are unable to…

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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) Explained

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Satchit Ghimire- Social phobia, also known as a social anxiety disorder (SAD), is characterized by having severe persistent and irrational fears of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur. Many people feel uncomfortable in some social situations, but people with social phobia feel extreme levels of anxiety and…

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Anxiety Disorder: Definition and Causes

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Photo by Hedgehog Digital on Unsplash Satchit Ghimire- According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. Interestingly, not all anxiety is bad for us. Psychologists have found out that our performance increases when…

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