an act, instance, or occasion of slumping:The economy is in a prolonged slump. a period during which a person performs ineffectively:The team is in a slump after having lost its last six games.
Common Causes of Childhood Stress. The source of anxiety and stress in children can be something external, such as a problem at school, changes in the family, or a conflict with a friend. Anxious feelings can also be caused by a child's internal feelings and pressures, such as wanting to do well in school or fit in with peers.
Anxiety disorders result from a multitude of biological, psychological, and social factors that all interact to create and maintain these disorders. Anxiety experts usually explain anxiety and anxiety disorders using the biopsychosocial model. The biopsychosocial model proposes there are multiple, and inter-related causes of pathological anxiety. These causes can be roughly categorized into three main groups: 1. biological causes,