This is in contrast to moods, which may or may not be visible to other people. Affects may even mask underlying moods. Anti-depressants can only be ordered by a doctor or psychiatrist. Usually a person has to take an anti-depressant for several days or weeks before they and their doctor will know if it is working well. It is sometimes called the Civil Rights Act for people with disabilities.
Anxiety attacks can be very frightening and can interfere with a person's life.
APA Program Approval Process - the way the American Psychological Association approves a university's curriculum in graduate psychology degrees. Being assertive means to insist on your rights or respect for your opinions, or to demand recognition. Being aggressive means being openly hostile, or attacking someone with little or no reason. In contrast, assertive behavior respects the other person's rights but forcefully insists on recognition of yours as well. Being assertive can actually help relationships by clarifying your needs and preferences for other people.