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Health Encyclopedia: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Definition

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and events.


Alternative Names

GAD; Anxiety disorder


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition. The cause of GAD is not known, but biological and psychological factors play a role. Stressful life situations or behavior developed through learning may also contribute to GAD.

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Expert & Community Posts

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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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Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Smoking
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...experts believe that close to 55 percent of people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder smoke.  ... Read more »

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

...may be a sign of an underlying anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety... Read more »

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Passionflower for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...treatments for anxiety symptoms, especially those of generalized anxiety disorder, one... Read more »

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder During the Holidays
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...the corner. Tips to Help You Manage GAD The Anxiety Disorders Association of America... Read more »

Health Guide

Generalized anxiety disorder
...GAD; Anxiety disorder Prevention References Ebell MH. Diagnosis of anxiety disorders in primary care. Am Fam Physician . 2008;78:501-502. Gale C, Davidson... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
... Alternative Names GAD; Anxiety disorder Symptoms Generalized anxiety disorder has the following symptoms: Difficulty concentrating Difficulty Read more »
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
... Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common of the anxiety disorders. People with this disorder Read more »
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...is to help the person function well. The success of treatment usually depends on the severity of the generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications are the... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
... Treatment Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself Read more »

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