Anxiety

Anxiety is a common occurrence for most people, and not necessarily a bad thing. Driving in heavy traffic might make us anxious, but that helps keep us alert to avoid accidents. However, when feelings of intense fear and worry become so overwhelming they keep us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause. Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of anxiety disorders so you know if you should seek professional help.

Watch this video to learn if treatment for anxiety is right for you.

Watch this video to learn about different treatment options for anxiety, such as therapy, classes, and medicine.

Watch this video to learn some strategies for living with anxiety.

It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, but when severe, ongoing anxiety and worry starts to interfere with your daily life, it may be a sign of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Recognizing the symptoms of GAD and then talking to a mental health professional are the first steps to manage this mental illness.

Social anxiety disorder is not about being shy. To be diagnosed with such a disorder, symptoms have to last at least six months and get in the way of your daily activities. Learn what social anxiety disorder looks like and how it is treated.

Watch this video to learn how to identify and replace anxious "hot thoughts" with more realistic and calming ones to help you feel better.

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder where people experience an unreasonable fear of a specific object, situation, or location. Typically, people with phobias will make every effort to avoid the object of their phobia, but there are treatments that can help. Learn more about phobias and their treatment.

If anxiety impairs functioning in your daily life, it may be an anxiety disorder. Hear from experts and patients who have dealt with this disabling condition, and learn how to choose a mental health provider.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one type of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, that can help people with anxiety disorders or depression. It teaches people different ways of thinking and behaving to better manage their fears, stress or extreme, debilitating sadness.

Watch this video to learn how tracking your anxiety symptoms and triggers can help you manage your mental health and know when to seek help.

Anxiety and depression are two very different mental health conditions, often with different symptoms and treatment options. However, it's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression, or for someone who is depressed to also experience anxiety. Learn how these two conditions can overlap and what that may mean for treatment.