Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety states include generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psycho-sexual dysfunctions or it could be associated with depression, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, drinking or drug use etc.

Key messages about anxiety disorders *


Anxiety disorders are
a.       common
b.      chronic
c.      the cause of considerable distress and disability
d.      often unrecognised and untreated.
e.     If left untreated they are costly to both the individual and society.


A range of effective interventions is available to treat anxiety disorders, including medication, psychological therapies and self-help.


 Individuals do get better and remain better.


Involving individuals in an effective partnership with healthcare professionals, with all decision-making being shared, improves outcomes.


Access to information, including support groups, is a valuable part of any package of care.

 

*Clinical Guideline 22 (amended) NICE (2007) Anxiety: management of anxiety (panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and generalised anxiety disorder) in adults in primary, secondary and community care


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