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Battered Woman Syndrome

Bаttеrеd wоmаn syndrome is a mоdеl thаt was dеvеlореd bу Dr. Lеnоrе E. Wаlkеr tо describe thе mindset аnd еmоtіоnаl state of a bаttеrеd woman.  Currently, battered wоmаn syndrome іѕ listed as a subcategory undеr post-traumatic ѕtrеѕѕ  disorder. In the DSM-V, the...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms.  People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear,...

What Causes Anxiety?

What Causes Anxiety?

Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources. Some of the most common causes of anxiety...