Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a diagnosis that describes people who are experience excessive, persistent and destructive worry or anxiety for a period of at least 6 months. This disorder is classified under DSM IV, like many other mental disorders.

For somebody to be diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, the worry and associated symptoms must not be better accounted for by use of medication, general medical condition or mood disorders such as depression.

 

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Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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