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.
The physician is reliant upon her clinical judgment and. index of suspicion to distinguish between anxiety disorders and the medical. problems that mimic them. Pollard and Lewis suggest the following guidelines. A medical or substance induced cause of anxiety is more likely when the first. presentation is after age 40, there is fluctuation in the level of consciousness, or. there is evidence of autonomic instability. An anxiety disorder is more likely.