More On Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Free Will Takes Flight: How Our Brains Respond To An Approaching Menace
Scientists have identified for the first time how our brain's response changes the closer a threat gets. Using a "Pac Man"-like computer game where a volunteer is pursued by an artificial predator, the researchers showed that the fear response moves from the strategic areas of the brain towards more reactive responses as the artificial predator approaches. (Read More)

What Exactly Is 'Internet Addiction' And What Is The Treatment?
Is your first craving in the morning for your computer mouse? Do you obsessively check email in the middle of the night? If so, you may be among the ten percent of all Internet surfers afflicted with "Internet addiction disorder," a pathological condition that can lead to anxiety and severe depression. (Read More)

Resilience Can Help With Stress And Adversity
Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of trauma, adversity, tragedy or even significant ongoing stress. People who have resilience harness inner strengths and tend to rebound more quickly from a setback or challenge, whether it's a job loss, an illness or the death of a loved one. A new feature on MayoClinic.com helps users test their resilience levels and provides tips to build resilience. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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