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.
What REALLY makes us worry: New region of the brain discovered that controls anxiety. 1  Discovery could have major implications for treating anxiety disorders. 2  Team found neural circuit that directly influences anxiety. 3  Over 18 percent of American adults suffer from anxiety disorders.