Anxiety Disorders Encyclopedia

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Treatments
  5. Causes
  6. Getting Help
  7. Related Information
  8. Living With

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most frequently occurring, mental disorders. They encompass a group of conditions that share extreme or pathological anxiety as the principal disturbance of mood or emotional tone. Anxiety, which may be...

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Anxiety Disorders Medications
AlprazolamAtivanEscitalopramLorazepamSertralineValiumXanax
Anxiety Disorders News
High Anxiety About Being Cancer Free
Cancer fears constant for many longtime cancer survivors
Poor Sleep May Trigger Heart Attacks
Heart attack survivors with PTSD may have more cardiac events linked to poor sleep
College Health 101: Depression & Anxiety
Depressed college students with sleeping problems have greater anxiety symptoms also
Share Pain to Heal from Natural Disasters
Natural disaster survivors cope through faith and sharing feelings and experiences with others
What Happens After Disaster Strikes?
PTSD after natural disaster found to be low in low risk individuals
Turn It Up To Tune Stress Out
Critical care patients reported less anxiety after listening to headphones
Head Injuries May Hike Military Suicides
Study urges quality care for potentially suicidal military personnel
Looking for the Silver Lining Works
Anxiety symptoms lessen in adults who use emotional strategy of looking on bright side
Teens Always Nodding Off May Need Help
Long lasting fatigue in teens may indicate depression or anxiety disorders
Anxiety Disorders Latest Videos
Xanax
A pharmacist explains how Xanax works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Klonopin
A pharmacist explains how Klonopin works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Ativan
A pharmacist explains how Ativan works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Valium
A pharmacist explains how Valium works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Watch a pharmacist explain how Effexor works, why doctors prescribe this antidepressant, and common side effects of the drug.
The Truth About Anxiety Disorder
Having a stressful day is totally normal. But when stress symptoms lead to physical and emotional problems, like stomachache and tension, the condition warrants professional help.
Causes of Anxiety
Anxiety can develop for many reasons. For some people, anxiety leads to serious health problems. Learn how anxiety disorder develops and how mental health experts treat it.
Your Anxiety Prevention Plan
Anxious? Stressed? While there's no cure-all for anxiety symptoms, there are ways to control them. Find a stress relief strategy that works for you, your mental health is worth it!
Anxiety Disorders in Children
If you thought anxiety only plagued adults, think again! Panic attacks and other anxiety symptoms are very common among children, although they often feel stressed for different reasons.