Anxiety Disorders causes people to be very fearful, nervous, and uncertain. These disorders last for at least 6 month, which is much longer than normal periods of anxiety in your life (like a first date or public speaking). They can get worse if they do not get treated.
There are different types of anxiety disorders which include:
- Panic Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Other Phobias
Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American adults each year.
Links for General Information about Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Walter Reed Army Medical Center – Anxiety
New York State Office of Mental Health – Anxiety
National Institute for Mental Health – Anxiety
National Alliance for Mental Illness – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Anxiety Disorder. New York State Office of Mental Health. June 2008.