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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.4
Why might a person with an anxiety disorder be more susceptible to a major depressive disorder?
People with anxiety disorders are inherently more sensitive and thus more prone to depression.
Anxiety disorders increase the chance of experiencing traumatic events leading to depression.
Chronic stress from the constant state of fear or worry can lead to depression.
Anxiety disorders often cause bipolar disorders which then lead to depression.
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AP Psychology - 8.4 Bipolar, Depressive, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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