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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

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Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. Women face unique challenges that can trigger or intensify anxiety symptoms, from hormonal fluctuations to societal pressures and relationship dynamics.

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

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As many as 50 percent of kids with intellectual developmental disorder (often referred to as intellectual disability, intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD) are estimated to also have a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression being the most common. What is intellectual developmental disorder?

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10 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety in Women You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Women High-functioning anxiety presents a unique paradox in women’s mental health. This invisibility stems from society’s tendency to praise the behaviors that often mask anxietyperfectionism, overachievement, and constant busyness.