GAD indicates high levels of worry that happen most days for at least six months. There are additional symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep difficulties, restlessness, and irritability. The worry does not solely occur in social situations (social phobia) or relate only to a specific object/situation (specific phobia).
Treatment will involve Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Jennifer was a ____ year old woman who came in for treatment due to excessive anxiety every day, primarily about academic performance. Jennifer’s fears did not seem
Anxiety Disorder Association for America: ADAA is a national association that focuses on the the research and treatment of all anxiety disorders. It also has excellent general information about various anxiety disorders and research. OCAC often presents research at this conference.
Anxiety.org : provides various informational and application articles about anxiety disorders.
Bio-behavioral Institute: A research based clinic that focuses on OCD and other anxiety disorders in New York, it is where Dr. Hsia did his internship.
National Institute for Mental Health: provides an overview of anxiety disorders and treatment.
Psychology Today: Various articles about anxiety written by therapists. Ranges from explanatory articles to practical “self-help” articles.
