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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Causes And Treatments Of Anxiety Disorder

Study: Half of anxiety patients had psychiatric trouble by age 15

October 02, 2008
About half of adults who have an anxiety disorder had symptoms of some type of psychiatric problem by age 15, a new study has found. Researchers say this finding highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment to better prevent anxiety disorders. It also suggests that anxiety disorders may have different causes. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Personal Relationships
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...Just prior to May, which is Mental Health Month, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America... Read more »

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder vs. General Anxiety About the Economy: What's the Difference?
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...mean they all have an anxiety disorder? Does it mean anxiety disorders are on the rise? The... Read more »

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New Study May Bring Scientists Closer to Gene Responsible for Anxiety Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Many people with anxiety disorders have a close family member that also suffers from anxiety... Read more »

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The Link Between Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...may be part of a vicious cycle. Many symptoms of anxiety disorders, including excessive stress,... Read more »

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Social Anxiety Disorder Survey Reveals Severity of Impact of Widespread Disorder
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert

...recently published on-line survey commissioned by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America... Read more »

Health Guide

Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
...currently prescribed for social anxiety:Antidepressants have been found to be effective in treating anxiety disorders. These medications do require at least four to six weeks of treatment in order... Read more »
Anxiety in Relationships
...people, it can place a large strain on the relationship.  Financial ConcernsAlthough many people with anxiety disorders continue to work, some fear their anxiety will interfere with their job or... Read more »
When a Spouse Has Anxiety
...2006, Dr. Allan N. Schwartz, MentalHelp.net “When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder”, 2005, Anxiety Disorders Association of America “When Your Spouse Has a Mental Illness: Coping... Read more »
Anxiety in the Elderly
It was previously thought that as a person ages, the level of anxiety and the increase in anxiety disorders in the elderly decreased. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America,... Read more »
ADHD and Anxiety
...population are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. These results would imply a high incident rate of anxiety disorders in children with ADHD.  Some of the major symptoms of anxiety disorder... Read more »

Medications

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...attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress... Read more »

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...reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders (panic attacks),... Read more »

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Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders,... Read more »

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...reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders (panic attacks),... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy may be best for children with anxiety disorders. In... Read summary »

Anxiety Connected to Genes
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Asthma Linked to PTSD
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Clinical trial: Seroquel SR's effects on GAD
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This is a study to demonstrate that Seroquel SR is safe and effective for acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. This national study is... Read summary »