When is anxiety a problem?
Anxiety is actually quite normal - everyone experiences anxiety at times. For example, it is normal to feel anxious when you are on a roller coaster, just before a test, or when you have to perform in front of an audience. This does not mean you have an anxiety problem. However, anxiety can become a problem when it begins to hurt your quality of life, relationships with others, work, school, or day-to-day functioning. Then you may have an anxiety disorder.
What are the anxiety disorders?
Anxiety disorders include separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder. Children may also experience test anxiety and school refusal as a result of their anxiety.
How common are anxiety disorders?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Women are 60% more likely than men to experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Blacks are 20% less likely, and Hispanics are 30% less likely than non-Hispanic whites to experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime.
What is the typical age of onset?
The typical age of onset is 11 years old.
What are other problems that commonly co-occur with anxiety disorders?
It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Many people with an anxiety disorder often have a co-existing problem such as perfectionism, eating disorders, substance abuse, or physical illness, which can make their symptoms worse and recovery more difficult.
How common are anxiety disorders in children?
Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse. Anxiety disorders in children also often co-occur with other disorders such as depression, eating disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Is anxiety common among older adults?
Anxiety is as common among older adults as younger individuals. Generalized anxiety disorders is the most common anxiety disorder among older adults, though anxiety disorders in this population are frequently associated with traumatic events such as a fall or acute illness.
Learn More
To learn more about anxiety disorders, visit Anxiety and Depression Association of America or Anxiety Canada for more information.
Anxiety is actually quite normal - everyone experiences anxiety at times. For example, it is normal to feel anxious when you are on a roller coaster, just before a test, or when you have to perform in front of an audience. This does not mean you have an anxiety problem. However, anxiety can become a problem when it begins to hurt your quality of life, relationships with others, work, school, or day-to-day functioning. Then you may have an anxiety disorder.
What are the anxiety disorders?
Anxiety disorders include separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder. Children may also experience test anxiety and school refusal as a result of their anxiety.
How common are anxiety disorders?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Women are 60% more likely than men to experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Blacks are 20% less likely, and Hispanics are 30% less likely than non-Hispanic whites to experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime.
What is the typical age of onset?
The typical age of onset is 11 years old.
What are other problems that commonly co-occur with anxiety disorders?
It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Many people with an anxiety disorder often have a co-existing problem such as perfectionism, eating disorders, substance abuse, or physical illness, which can make their symptoms worse and recovery more difficult.
How common are anxiety disorders in children?
Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse. Anxiety disorders in children also often co-occur with other disorders such as depression, eating disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Is anxiety common among older adults?
Anxiety is as common among older adults as younger individuals. Generalized anxiety disorders is the most common anxiety disorder among older adults, though anxiety disorders in this population are frequently associated with traumatic events such as a fall or acute illness.
Learn More
To learn more about anxiety disorders, visit Anxiety and Depression Association of America or Anxiety Canada for more information.
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