Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
A common anxiety disorder in adolescents, GAD involves excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life.
Common Symptoms include:
- Excessive Worrying: Adolescents may experience persistent and excessive worrying about a wide range of everyday events, often beyond what is considered typical for their age.
- Restlessness and Fatigue: They may feel restless, on edge, and fatigued due to the constant state of heightened anxiety.
- Difficulty Concentrating: GAD can impact their ability to concentrate and make decisions, affecting academic performance and daily tasks.
- Physical Symptoms: Adolescents with GAD may also experience physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches, or other bodily discomforts.
Interventions at Marga:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: CBT helps adolescents identify and challenge irrational thoughts and worries, replacing them with more realistic and constructive thinking patterns. This reduces anxiety and fosters healthier coping mechanisms.
- Relaxation and Breathing Techniques: Teaching relaxation exercises and deep breathing techniques helps adolescents manage physical symptoms of anxiety, such as muscle tension and rapid heartbeat.
- Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations helps adolescents confront their fears and build confidence in handling stressful scenarios.
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Practising mindfulness techniques enhances awareness of the present moment, helping adolescents detach from anxious thoughts and emotions.
