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Anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) in a given year, making them the most common form of mental illness in the U.S. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event (such as speaking in public or a first date), anxiety disorders last at least 6 months and can get worse if they are not treated. Anxiety disorders commonly occur along with other mental or physical illnesses, including alcohol or substance abuse, which may mask anxiety symptoms or make them worse. In some cases, these other illnesses need to be treated before a person will respond to treatment for the anxiety disorder. Effective therapies for anxiety disorders are available, and research is uncovering new treatments that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives.

 


Associated pages

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treatment
Getting Help