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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Anxiety ... openpublichealthjournal.com 5 facts
claimPeople suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder may present with symptoms including difficulty controlling worries, edginess or restlessness, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and an increase in muscle aches or soreness.
claimIn a study of 175 adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, difficulty concentrating mediated the relationship between trait worry and clinical severity, supporting theoretical models that propose a direct relationship between worry and cognitive impairment.
measurementA study of 175 adults diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder found that clinician-assessed difficulty concentrating incrementally predicted the severity of GAD, anxiety, and depression, even after controlling for other GAD symptoms.
claimGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by theoretical models that suggest cognitive impairments, such as difficulty concentrating, play a central role in the maintenance of psychopathology.
claimDifficulty concentrating is a common diagnostic criterion across DSM-5 categories, particularly within emotional disorders such as mood and anxiety-related disorders.
Understanding Allostasis: Stability Through Change - Cannelevate cannelevate.com.au Jan 2, 2026 1 fact
claimEarly warning signs of high allostatic load include persistent sleep disturbances, unexplained fatigue, mood fluctuations, difficulty concentrating, feelings of being overwhelmed, changes in appetite, unexplained abdominal weight gain, frequent minor infections, and elevated blood pressure.
Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... - AAFP aafp.org May 1, 2015 1 fact
claimThe diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) include symptoms such as restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating or mind going blank, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance.
Understanding Male Hormonal Changes: A Complete Guide (2025) coremedicalwellness.com Oct 21, 2025 1 fact
claimMental and emotional symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men include mood changes, irritability, depression, difficulty concentrating, brain fog, reduced motivation, reduced sense of well-being, and sleep disturbances.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimDaytime consequences of insomnia include tiredness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimStress evokes cognitive responses such as difficulty concentrating or difficulty making decisions.