Validation of Spence Children's Anxiety Scale ANXIETY IN CHILDREN In Europe, anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and impairing conditions among children and adolescents. Up to 18 - 20% of youth in the general population presenting to primary care clinics report some internalizing problem. Previous studies showed that anxiety disorders start at an early
Koolen-de Vries Case Study
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Suicidal Ideation and Somatic Treatments
Suicidal Ideation and Somatic Treatments According to the recent World Health Organization data, more than 700,000 people die to suicide every year. It is a serious public health epidemic that should be given a solution. Because in spite of increased awareness, it’s still a major problem not just in the US
Study on Pavlovian Fear Conditioning and Fear Reversal in OCD Patients
Study on Pavlovian Fear Conditioning and Fear Reversal in OCD Patients Background Pavlovian fear conditioning mechanisms are often used to explain different situations in psychopathology. They are specifically used to explain the etiology and maintenance of fear symptoms which makes them important factors in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Patients are taught that
What Electrolyte Supplements Really Do for Athletes
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. What Electrolyte Supplements Really Do for Athletes Are sports drinks and other electrolyte supplements more hype than hope for athletes? A leading electrolyte supplement drink’s lightning bolt logo has become
Anxiety Scales in Lewy Body Disease
Anxiety Scales in Lewy Body Disease Background Anxiety disorders and symptoms are frequent in Lewy Body Disease (LBD) and many scales are available to assess its severity. Yet, there is little consensus on which scale best evaluates anxiety across LBD patients. Objective Comparing the convergent validity of commonly used anxiety scales across synuclein-based diseases. Lewy
Inoperable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Survival rates of Endostar, CCRT
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Best Practices for Virtual Care
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6 Reasons Why Healthcare Advocacy is Important
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Technology in Nursing
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