ANXIETY AND STRESS. Information on anxiety and stress, their origin and consequences, the symptoms of anxiety, the function of anxiety and stress and information on the mechanisms that may cause a dysfunction.
REDUCING ANXIETY. An illustration of basic remedies (e.g., relaxation techniques, herbal medicines … ) that can be applied and practised at home for the control and alleviation of anxiety and stress.
ANXIETY DISORDERS. Descriptions of the six anxiety disorders classified in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR): Panic Disorder, the Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder.
OTHER DISORDERS - DSM. A list and full explanation of all the other mental disorders contained in the DSM-IV: 1) Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood or Adolescence; 2) Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic Disorders and other Cognitive Disorders; 3) Substance-Related Disorders; 4) Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders; 5) Mood Disorders; 6) Anxiety Disorders; 7) Somatoform disorders; 8) Factitious Disorders; 9) Dissociative Disorders; 10) Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders; 11) Eating Disorders; 12) Sleep Disorders; 13) Impulse-Control Disorders; 14) Adjustment Disorders; 15) Personality Disorders.
PSYCHOTHERAPIES. This section describes the main psychological therapies used in the treatment of anxiety disorders which have been found to be effective. These include psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, systemic family therapy, autogenous training, brief strategic therapy, bioenergetic analysis and others.
PROFESSIONALS. A list of psychologists and psychotherapists specialised in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The search tool can be used to locate a clinician (psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist) in your own city.
PSYCHOLOGY ARTICLES. A collection of articles on psychological topics compiled by the collaborators of Noanxiety.com. This section can also be used to submit articles and other materials.
PSYCHOLOGY GLOSSARY. Use this section to find the definition of scientific terminology used in this website or other terms used by health professionals. The glossary also contains a list of the most common phobias and a page where the scopes of practice and activities of psychologists, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts and psychiatrists are fully described.
PSYCHOLOGY DIRECTORY. Links to various websites of friends and colleagues interested in topics of psychological interest.
DISCUSSION FORUM. This is our open community. Everyone is invited. Here you can discuss psychological topics with other users.
PSYCHOLOGY NEWS. News on mental health issues and psychological topics updated in real time. Visitors are allowed to insert and comment on news items.
PERSONALITY TESTS. A collection of various types of tests and questionnaires. These include a self-esteem test, assertiveness test, an empathy survey, a listening-skills survey and questionnaires on anxiety, stress, logical-thinking and memory and reading tests.
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