Anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders differ from feelings of restlessness or nervousness.

Involves excessive fear or anxiety.

They are the most common mental disorders and affect 30% of adults at some point in their lives.

They can affect different spheres of the individual such as family, social, work, school, etc.

There are multiple treatments for the management of anxiety disorders, the main ones being pharmacological and psychotherapeutic.

Treatment helps most patients return to normal life without symptoms.

Information from the American Psychiatric Association.