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Anus is the opening through which feces are eliminated.

Deutsch: Angst / Español: Ansiedad / Português: Ansiedade / Français: Anxiété / Italiano: Ansia /

Anxiety refers to a sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical symptoms (such as sweating, tension, and increased heart rate).

Deutsch: Angst und Depression / Español: Ansiedad y Depresión / Português: Ansiedade e Depressão / Français: Anxiété et Dépression / Italiano: Ansia e Depressione

Anxiety and Depression in the context of psychology refer to two of the most common mental health disorders, both characterized by distinct but often overlapping symptoms affecting an individual's emotional state, thought processes, and physical well-being. These conditions can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Anxiety Disorder refers to a disorder in which the child experiences excessive and debilitating anxiety.

Deutsch: Angststörungen / Español: Trastornos de ansiedad / Português: Transtornos de ansiedade / Français: Troubles anxieux / Italiano: Disturbi d'ansia /

Anxiety disorders refer to a group of serious yet treatable health problems, chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension with physical symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, and feelings of stress.

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Anxiety hierarchy is a term used in systematic desensitization that refers to a list of situations that precipitate anxiety reactions, ordered from lowest to highest severity. Usually, items may be organized according to their spatial or temporal distance from the feared stimulus.

Anxiety reduction hypothesis a term that explains the self -defeating nature of avoidance responses as a result of the reinforcing effects of relief from anxiety.