What is Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can actually be beneficial in some situations. For some people, however, anxiety can become excessive. While the person suffering may realize their anxiety is too much, they may also have difficulty controlling it and it may negatively affect their day-to-day living. There are a wide variety of anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder to name a few. Collectively, they are among the most common mental disorders experienced by Americans. Read more...
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Specific Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder Phobias Social Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Separation Anxiety Disorder See also:
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More Resources
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education, research, and service.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
NAMI offers resources and help for those with a mental illness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA provides information and education about a variety of mental health issues for people of all ages.
Anxiety and Depression Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who have them.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)
OCF educates the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders, provides assistance to families, and supports research of the causes and effective treatments of these disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses, and supports research to help those with mental illness.
Anxiety.org
Provides access to cutting edge, evidence-based treatment to all suffering from an Anxiety Disorder.
Learn Psychology
This website offers a guide to College Student Mental Health that helps students and parents identify common mental health disorders, their warning signs, when to seek treatment and how to manage them
Guide to Anxiety and Sleep
This website looks at the relationship between sleep and a variety of anxiety disorders (generalized, social, obsessive-compulsive, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and panic disorders)
Fact Sheets to Download - Latest (2017) scientific knowledge about symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and a range of treatment options, as well as peer support groups and services for both Caregivers and Young Adults from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
Understanding Anxiety Disorders - Caregivers: Get the Facts
Provides caregivers with a general overview of anxiety disorders in youth and young adults. Gives guidance on how to provide support. Highlights recommended treatment approaches. Includes a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5009
Understanding Anxiety Disorders - Young Adults:Get the Facts
Gives young adults facts on living with anxiety disorders. Discusses causes and treatment approaches. Provides a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5010
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Caregivers: Get the Facts
Provides caregivers with a general overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth and young adults. Gives guidance on how to provide support. Highlights recommended treatment approaches. Includes a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5001
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Young Adults: Get the Facts
Gives young adults facts on living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Discusses causes and treatment approaches. Provides a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5002
MHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education, research, and service.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
NAMI offers resources and help for those with a mental illness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA provides information and education about a variety of mental health issues for people of all ages.
Anxiety and Depression Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who have them.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)
OCF educates the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders, provides assistance to families, and supports research of the causes and effective treatments of these disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses, and supports research to help those with mental illness.
Anxiety.org
Provides access to cutting edge, evidence-based treatment to all suffering from an Anxiety Disorder.
Learn Psychology
This website offers a guide to College Student Mental Health that helps students and parents identify common mental health disorders, their warning signs, when to seek treatment and how to manage them
Guide to Anxiety and Sleep
This website looks at the relationship between sleep and a variety of anxiety disorders (generalized, social, obsessive-compulsive, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and panic disorders)
Fact Sheets to Download - Latest (2017) scientific knowledge about symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and a range of treatment options, as well as peer support groups and services for both Caregivers and Young Adults from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
Understanding Anxiety Disorders - Caregivers: Get the Facts
Provides caregivers with a general overview of anxiety disorders in youth and young adults. Gives guidance on how to provide support. Highlights recommended treatment approaches. Includes a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5009
Understanding Anxiety Disorders - Young Adults:Get the Facts
Gives young adults facts on living with anxiety disorders. Discusses causes and treatment approaches. Provides a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5010
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Caregivers: Get the Facts
Provides caregivers with a general overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth and young adults. Gives guidance on how to provide support. Highlights recommended treatment approaches. Includes a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5001
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Young Adults: Get the Facts
Gives young adults facts on living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Discusses causes and treatment approaches. Provides a list of helpful resources. SMA16-5002