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- The primary NIH organization for research on Anxiety is the National Institute of Mental Health
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Anxiety
Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful - it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people in the United States, the anxiety does not go away, and gets worse over time. They may have chest pains or nightmares. They may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders. Types include
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Phobias
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Treatment can involve medicines, therapy or both.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
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- Anxiety Disorders(American Psychiatric Association)
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Anxiety Disorders(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Worried Sick: Living with Anxiety Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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Overviews
- Anxiety(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Anxiety Disorders(NAMI)
- Anxiety Disorders and Effective Treatment(American Psychological Association)
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Latest News
- Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy(03/04/2013, HealthDay)
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Nervous New Moms
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- Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars(02/20/2013, HealthDay)
- Stress and Anxiety Linked to Sperm Quality(02/20/2013, Reuters Health)
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Money, Marriage and Your Health(02/14/2013, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Treatment
- Medicines for Treating Mental Health Conditions: A Review of the Research for Adults and Caregivers(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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Mental Health Medications(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Psychotherapies(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Alternative Therapy
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Anxiety and Complementary and Alternative Medicine(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Anxiety and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Nutrition
- Coping with Anxiety: Can Diet Make a Difference?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Coping
- Helping Others: Spouse or Partner(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Disease Management
- Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Specific Conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): When Worry Gets Out of Control
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- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Related Issues
- Anxiety and Depression(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Anxiety Induced by Physical Disorders or Drugs(Merck & Co., Inc.)
- Got Anxiety? Get Help: Tips for College Students(Anxiety Disorders Association of America) - PDF
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Health Check Tools
- Anxiety(DSHI Systems)
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Tutorials
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Anxiety Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety Disorders
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Research
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Brain Imaging Predicts Psychotherapy Success in Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Computer-Based Treatment Eases Anxiety Symptoms in Children(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Directories
- Find a Therapist(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Finding Help for Mental Illnesses(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Mental Health Treatment Program Locator(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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Organizations
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Statistics
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Any Anxiety Disorder Among Adults(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Any Anxiety Disorder Among Children(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Any Anxiety Disorder Among Adults
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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Children
- Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias(Nemours Foundation)
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- Anxious Child(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
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- Being Afraid(Nemours Foundation)
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- Helping Kids Handle Worry(Nemours Foundation)
- Separation Anxiety(Nemours Foundation)
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- When Tests Make You Nervous(Nemours Foundation)
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Teenagers
- Anxiety Disorders(Nemours Foundation)
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- Fears and Phobias(Nemours Foundation)
- Test Anxiety(Nemours Foundation)
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- Your Adolescent: Anxiety and Avoidant Disorders(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
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Women
- Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum(Postpartum Support International)
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Seniors
- Anxiety(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
- Anxiety and Older Adults(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation)
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Anxiety Disorders(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Patient Handouts
- Generalized anxiety disorder
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): When Worry Gets Out of Control(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Palliative care - fear and anxiety
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- Separation anxiety
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- Stress and anxiety
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MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
Anxiety - Multiple Languages
