Anxiety Disorders
These disorders are conditions in which extreme, often disabling, anxiety is the shared principal symptom. Anxiety disorders can be understood as a pathological version of normal fear and are the most common of the mental disorders. Disturbances in mood, thinking and behavior are present. There are several types of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Most anxiety disorders respond well to psychotherapy, medication or a combination of both. There are many programs available with specialized services for anxiety disorders.