Anxiety Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is an anxiety disorder different from just feeling anxious or worried?
- How common are anxiety disorders among older adults?
- What other illnesses can coexist with an anxiety disorder?
- What are the different types of anxiety disorders?
- What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
- What is social phobia?
- What is panic disorder?
- What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
- What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
- What is a phobia?
- Which anxiety disorders are most and least common among older adults?
- Does an anxiety disorder look different in an older adult compared to a young adult?
- Is it difficult to diagnose an anxiety disorder in older adults?
- What should I do if I think I have an anxiety disorder?
- What increases my risk for developing an anxiety disorder?
- What are the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
- What are the symptoms of social phobia?
- What are the symptoms of panic disorder?
- What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
- What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
- What are the symptoms of a specific phobia?
- How are anxiety disorders typically treated?
- What are the most common types of antidepressants used to treat anxiety disorders?
- What other types of antidepressants can help anxiety disorders?
- How should antidepressants be taken?
- What types of anti-anxiety medications are used to treat anxiety disorders?
- How should anti-anxiety medications be taken?
- Will psychotherapy help me?
- How can cognitive behavioral therapy help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
- How can cognitive behavior therapy help with social phobia?
- How can cognitive behavioral therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
- How is exposure-based behavioral therapy used?
- What is being done to improve understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders in older adults?
