What is the cause of anxiety? The feeling of anxiety is related to a physical response of perceived danger. In these situations the body releases chemicals to prepare for a “fight”  or to run (known as flight”). Sometimes these physical responses occur when there is no real danger. There are multiple causes of anxiety and […]

What is the cause of depression? Similar to anxiety, there is no single cause of depression. Instead both genetics and the environment likely play a role. Depression can be triggered by a medical illness, a stressful situation, or the loss of an important person. Sometimes especially in children, it can be hard to identify the […]