Anxiety
a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
When panic and anxiety symptoms escalate into anxiety attacks and panic attacks, it may be an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder. Anxiety attacks and panic attack symptoms can be treated with medication and psychotherapy.
- An estimated 28.8% of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
- Annual Prevalence: About 18.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder each year.
- Most Common Mental Illness in the U.S.: