Anxiety

Anxiety is a common occurrence for most people, and not necessarily a bad thing. Driving in heavy traffic might make us anxious, but that helps keep us alert to avoid accidents. However, when feelings of intense fear and worry become so overwhelming they keep us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause. Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of anxiety disorders so you know if you should seek professional help.

Anxiety is the feeling we all get when we think something bad might happen. It is a normal response to stress and normally causes only a mild reaction.

Watch this video to learn some strategies for living with anxiety.

It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, but when severe, ongoing anxiety and worry starts to interfere with your daily life, it may be a sign of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Recognizing the symptoms of GAD and then talking to a mental health professional are the first steps to manage this mental illness.

Social anxiety disorder is not about being shy. To be diagnosed with such a disorder, symptoms have to last at least six months and get in the way of your daily activities. Learn what social anxiety disorder looks like and how it is treated.

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder where people experience an unreasonable fear of a specific object, situation, or location. Typically, people with phobias will make every effort to avoid the object of their phobia, but there are treatments that can help. Learn more about phobias and their treatment.

If anxiety impairs functioning in your daily life, it may be an anxiety disorder. Hear from experts and patients who have dealt with this disabling condition, and learn how to choose a mental health provider.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one type of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, that can help people with anxiety disorders or depression. It teaches people different ways of thinking and behaving to better manage their fears, stress or extreme, debilitating sadness.

Anxiety and depression are two very different mental health conditions, often with different symptoms and treatment options. However, it's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression, or for someone who is depressed to also experience anxiety. Learn how these two conditions can overlap and what that may mean for treatment.

Therapy (also called counseling) is often a helpful treatment for panic disorder. With therapy, a specially trained professional (therapist) helps you face and learn to manage your anxiety. Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on your needs. In some cases, medication may also be prescribed along with therapy.

Therapy (also called counseling) is often a helpful treatment for anxiety disorders. With therapy, a specially trained professional (therapist) helps you face and learn to manage your anxiety. Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on your needs. In some cases, medication may also be prescribed with therapy.