National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Anxiety is the National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anxiety.html
Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful - it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people in the United States, the anxiety does not go away, and gets worse over time. They may have chest pains or nightmares. They may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders. Types include
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Phobias
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Treatment can involve medicines, therapy or both.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful - it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people in the United States, the anxiety does not go away, and gets worse over time. They may have chest pains or nightmares. They may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders. Types include
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Phobias
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Treatment can involve medicines, therapy or both.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
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Start Here
- Anxiety & Panic: Gaining Control Over How You're FeelingAnxiety & Panic: Gaining Control Over How You're Feeling http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/anxiety/013.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/mentalhealth/anxiety/013.printerview.html
- Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0045/default.asp(Center for Mental Health Services)
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Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/trastornos-de-ansiedad/index.shtml
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Overviews
- Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders http://healthyminds.org/Main-Topic/Anxiety-Disorders.aspx(American Psychiatric Association)
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Latest News
- New College Students Urged to Confront Their Social AnxietyNew College Students Urged to Confront Their Social Anxietyhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102730.html(08/29/2010, HealthDay)
- Out of Work May Mean Out of SortsOut of Work May Mean Out of Sortshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102374.html(08/19/2010, HealthDay)
- Nervous Monkeys Lend Clues to Childhood AnxietyNervous Monkeys Lend Clues to Childhood Anxietyhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102149.html(08/12/2010, Reuters Health)
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Pregnancy WorriesPregnancy Worries http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/pregnancy_worries_080310.html
(08/03/2010, HealthDay)
- More News on AnxietyAnxietyhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_a.html#anxiety
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Do You Know the Signs of an Anxiety Disorder?Do You Know the Signs of an Anxiety Disorder? http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/anxiety-signs.aspx(American Psychological Association)
- Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) http://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/screenings/screening-generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Treatment
- Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy in Effective TreatmentAnxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy in Effective Treatment http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/anxiety-treatment.aspx(American Psychological Association)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.apa.org/centrodeapoyo/tratamiento.aspx
- Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyCognitive-Behavioral Therapy http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7952(NAMI)
- Medication for Anxiety DisordersMedication for Anxiety Disorders http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/medication(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Mental Health MedicationsMental Health Medications http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/medications/complete-publication.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Therapy and CounselingTherapy and Counseling http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/treatment/882.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/mentalhealth/treatment/882.printerview.html
- Treatment for Anxiety DisordersTreatment for Anxiety Disorders http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/treatment(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Nutrition
- Coping with Anxiety: Can Diet Make a Difference?Coping with Anxiety: Can Diet Make a Difference? http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/coping-with-anxiety/AN01589/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Coping
- Anxiety Disorders Information: Helping OthersAnxiety Disorders Information: Helping Others http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/helping-others(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Disease Management
- Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases SymptomsDepression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-exercise/MH00043/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Tips to Manage Anxiety and StressTips to Manage Anxiety and Stress http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety/tips(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Specific Conditions
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Generalized Anxiety DisorderGeneralized Anxiety Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder.shtml
(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/spanish/trastorno-de-ansiedad-generalizada-una-enfermedad-real.pdf
- Social Anxiety DisorderSocial Anxiety Disorder http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml
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Related Issues
- Anxiety and DepressionAnxiety and Depression http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Anxiety and Sleep DisordersAnxiety and Sleep Disorders http://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/sleep-disorders(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Anxiety Induced by Physical Disorders or DrugsAnxiety Induced by Physical Disorders or Drugs http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec07/ch100/ch100c.html(Merck & Co., Inc.)
- Conversion DisorderConversion Disorder http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/conversion-disorder/DS00877/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Depersonalization DisorderDepersonalization Disorder http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depersonalization/DS01149/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Social Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol AbuseSocial Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Abuse http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder/social-anxiety-and-alcohol-abuse(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Health Check Tools
- Anxiety ScreenerAnxiety Screener http://www.nmha.org/go/information/wellness-live-life-well/how-stress-hurts/anxiety-screener(Mental Health America)
- AnxietyAnxiety http://www.freemd.com/anxiety/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety DisordersClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety Disorders http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Anxiety+Disorders%22(National Institutes of Health)
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Clinical Trials: Anxiety DisordersClinical Trials: Anxiety Disorders http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/trials/anxiety-disorders.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: AnxietyClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Anxiety%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety DisordersClinicalTrials.gov: Anxiety Disorders http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Anxiety+Disorders%22
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Research
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Non-Invasive Technique Blocks a Conditioned Fear in HumansNon-Invasive Technique Blocks a Conditioned Fear in Humans http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2009/non-invasive-technique-blocks-a-conditioned-fear-in-humans.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Study Shows Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety SymptomsStudy Shows Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety Symptoms http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010_may/chamomileanxiety.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Study Shows Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety SymptomsStudy Shows Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety Symptoms http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/040310.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Non-Invasive Technique Blocks a Conditioned Fear in HumansNon-Invasive Technique Blocks a Conditioned Fear in Humans http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2009/non-invasive-technique-blocks-a-conditioned-fear-in-humans.shtml
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Anger and anxiety on the Gulf Coast. Article: Anger and anxiety on the Gulf Coast. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20722079?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Hypnosis for children undergoing dental treatment. Article: Hypnosis for children undergoing dental treatment. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20687082?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Effect of progressive self-focus meditation on attention, anxiety, and depression...Article: Effect of progressive self-focus meditation on attention, anxiety, and depression... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20681336?tool=MedlinePlus
- Anxiety -- see more articlesAnxiety -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=anxiety[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
- Anxiety disorders -- see more articlesAnxiety disorders -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=anxiety+disorders[majr:noexp]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Directories
- Anxiety Disorders: Support GroupsAnxiety Disorders: Support Groups http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/getting-support/support-groups(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Find a TherapistFind a Therapist http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/FindATherapist.asp(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Getting Help: Locate ServicesGetting Help: Locate Services http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/getting-help-locate-services/index.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Mental Health Services LocatorMental Health Services Locator http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/(Center for Mental Health Services)
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Organizations
- Anxiety Disorders Association of AmericaAnxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
- NAMINAMI http://www.nami.org/
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Inform_Yourself/NAMI_en_español/NAMI_en_español.htm
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National Institute of Mental HealthNational Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
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Statistics
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Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in AmericaNumbers Count: Mental Disorders in America http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in AmericaNumbers Count: Mental Disorders in America http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml
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Children
- Anxiety Treatment for ChildrenAnxiety Treatment for Children http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/treatment(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Anxiety, Fears, and PhobiasAnxiety, Fears, and Phobias http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/anxiety.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/emociones/anxiety_esp.html
- Being AfraidBeing Afraid http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/afraid.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/sentimientos/afraid_esp.html
- Children and Adolescents with Anxiety DisordersChildren and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/CA-0007/default.asp(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services)
- Helping Kids Handle WorryHelping Kids Handle Worry http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/worrying.html(Nemours Foundation)
- How Families Can Help Children Cope with Fear and AnxietyHow Families Can Help Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/Ca-0022/default.asp(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- Separation AnxietySeparation Anxiety http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/separation_anxiety.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/emociones/separation_anxiety_esp.html
- When Tests Make You NervousWhen Tests Make You Nervous http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/test_anxiety.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/sentimientos/test_anxiety_esp.html
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Teenagers
- Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/anxiety.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/mente/anxiety_esp.html
- Fears and PhobiasFears and Phobias http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/phobias.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Test AnxietyTest Anxiety http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/test_anxiety.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/mente/test_anxiety_esp.html
- Your Adolescent: Anxiety and Avoidant DisordersYour Adolescent: Anxiety and Avoidant Disorders http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/publication_store/your_adolescent_anxiety_and_avoidant_disorders(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
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Women
- Women and Anxiety DisordersWomen and Anxiety Disorders http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/women(Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
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Seniors
- Anxiety and Older AdultsAnxiety and Older Adults http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/anxietyoldradult.html(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation)
- AnxietyAnxiety http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=33(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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You may also be interested in these related encyclopedia pages:
- Agitation - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003212.htm
- Conversion disorder - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm
- Generalized anxiety disorder - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000917.htm
- Hyperventilation - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003071.htm
- Separation anxiety - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001542.htm
- Stress and anxiety - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003211.htm
The primary NIH organization for research on Anxiety is the National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
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