Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is 1 of a range of anxiety disorders that includes panic disorder (with and without agoraphobia), post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, ...

Social anxiety disorder (previously known as 'social phobia') is one of the most common of the anxiety disorders. Estimates of lifetime prevalence vary but according to a US study, 12% of adults in ...

Illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondria or hypochondriasis, is a chronic psychiatric condition in which a person without medical symptoms is preoccupied with worry about having or being ...

Anxiety isn’t just about feeling stressed or worried. For millions of Americans it’s a daily battle that affects everything from relationships to career choices. With 31% of adults experiencing an ...

What people don’t realise about anxiety disorders, says Prof Oliver Robinson of University College, London, is just how commonplace they are. One in four of us experience a clinically significant ...

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Everyone has felt anxiety. But what exactly is it, and when is it something to, well, be anxious about? Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and uneasiness, according to the National Library of ...

We’ve all become so much more open about our mental health, over recent years. We feel more comfortable speaking up about our feelings and receiving the support that we need. Amidst all this, some ...