Anxiety Disorders Blogs

In the US alone, over 40 million adults [1] have have been diagnosed with some sort of anxiety disorder, and that’s just the people who meet the criteria. There are millions of others who struggle with feelings of anxiety but never qualify for a diagnosis. By all accounts, anxiety is the most common mental health […]

People struggling with anxiety, no matter what type, can agree that it really sucks the joy out of life. From meeting new people to dealing with the stress of a job, anxiety makes all of this difficult. But for some, it can go as far as being unable to swallow when they’re anxious. Known as […]

It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, whether it’s about an upcoming interview or a major exam. But when your anxiety makes it difficult to continue functioning, that’s when you need professional help. Over 40 million US adults suffer from one anxiety disorder or the other. Symptoms like shaking and tremors can occur […]

Do you ever feel like you think about all your problems right before going to sleep? This can occur due to stress, an anxiety disorder, or any other medical condition. Anxiety is a condition that needs no introduction-– it’s the most common mental health concern in the US, with over 40 million adults diagnosed with […]

If you take a minute to look at the picture of mental health in the US, you’ll notice that anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent concerns. The National Institutes of Health states that over the past year, around 19.1 percent of US adults struggled with an anxiety disorder. While major depression affects a […]

Numbers by the National Institute of Mental Health show that about 12 percent of US adults [1] experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And for a large number of adults with social anxiety disorder, the condition has significant effects on their ability to function. The disorder is more than just shyness, […]

Statistics by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicate that anxiety disorders are the most common mental condition among US adults. However, only a small proportion of people with anxiety seek treatment. Among the different treatment methods available, most practitioners prescribe medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms. These days, pharmacotherapy is often combined with evidence-based […]

Experts estimate that between 15 to 30 percent of people will go through a panic attack over the course of their lifetime. And in the United States, an estimated 11 percent of adults experience a panic attack every year. Although a small minority of the people who have a panic attack end up developing a […]

According to statistics by the National Institute of Mental Health, about 2.7 percent of US adults were diagnosed with a panic disorder in the last year. But this doesn’t include the people who experience a panic attack but aren’t diagnosed with the disorder. Estimates show that between 15 and 30 percent of people will have […]