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• PDA people of all ages are experiencing high levels of mental distress and mental health challenges, including: anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness, low self-esteem, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. • The mental distress experienced by PDA people is often caused by a cross-societal lack of awareness and understanding around PDA.
Anxiety and Depression. Judy estimated that the number of people with PDA also suffering with anxiety is higher than the published figures cited for those with autism across the board which is 70% of people.
One of the main traits of PDA is described as an anxiety-based need to avoid demands. There is some research to suggest that underneath the anxiety is an ‘intolerance of uncertainty’ and a need for control.
Common mental health concerns in individuals with PDA One aspect which has become clear are the types and frequency of mental health difficulties experienced by this group: social anxiety (OCD, Panic disorder) depression social withdrawal (often attributed to schizophrenia) bi-polar presentation
1 maj 2023 · The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of self-guided IMIs for preventing anxiety and depression by examining their impact on the reduction of incidence and symptom severity. This review examined the results from 32 randomised controlled studies mainly conducted in Western countries.
1 paź 2020 · The need for control in PDA avoidance strategies may be precipitated by high levels of anxiety (O’Nions, Viding et al., 2014). The strong negative association for the EDA-QA and emotional stability, and the strong positive association with negative affect uphold this observation.
What does PDA mean? PDA is Pathological Demand Avoidance, a behavioral profile characterized by extreme avoidance of ordinary demands caused by intense anxiety. Does my child have PDA? Identification involves recognizing resistance to everyday demands, difficulty with social interactions, mood swings, and imaginative emotional outbursts.
