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.
In the case of panic disorder (the root cause is the spontaneous panic attacks), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder - the diagnosis seems clear. It is the anxiety disorder which is primary. The grey line comes in with generalized anxiety disorder.