What is anxiety?
Anxiety, also called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), is
a mental disorder characterized by persistent excessive or unrealistic fears or
worries.… [more]
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
The main feature of GAD is persistent, excessive, and
unrealistic worry about everyday things. These feelings occur on most days… [more]
What causes anxiety?
The cause of anxiety disorders, including GAD, is unknown.
However, there is evidence that anxiety disorders tend to run in… [more]
Who is at risk for anxiety?
Factors that may increase your risk of developing
generalized anxiety disorder include:
Female
sex: Women are twice as likely as… [more]
How do I know if I have anxiety?
If you have anxieties about everyday things and these
feelings are affecting your daily life and the feelings seem to… [more]
What treatments are available for anxiety?
One type of drug used to treat anxiety is the anti-anxiety
medications (anxiolytics). These drugs provide relief from the symptoms… [more]
How can I prevent anxiety?
There is no reliable way to prevent anxiety. However, you
may be able to reduce your risk of GAD by… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you are having problems dealing with your fears and
worries about everyday things, even when you are giving your… [more]
More information about anxiety
Healia Resources
Online health communities for anxiety
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Clinical trials search for… [more]