Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. Many people feel anxious, or nervous, when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. Anxiety disorders, however, are different. They can cause such distress that it interferes with a person's ability to lead a normal life. Anxiety disorders are the most common of all the mental health disorders. An anxiety disorder may make you feel anxious most of the time, without any apparent reason. Anxious feelings may be so uncomfortable that to avoid them you may stop some everyday activities. Some individuals may have occasional bouts of anxiety so intense that they become terrified and/or immobilized.
Treatment modalities for anxiety include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are two proven talking therapies. Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors and uses techniques to stop unwanted behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches ways to identify, understand, and change the ways children and adolescents think about stressful things. You can find additional information regarding anxiety disorders online.
Resources:
One suggested Internet resource is:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
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