Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry
about 2 or more life circumstances for a period of 6 months or
longer. Biological and genetic factors may combine with stress to
produce psychological symptoms.
Review Date: 06/16/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by David B. Merrill, MD, Assistant Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia
University Medical Center, New York, NY (2/22/2010).
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