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According to The National
Institute for Mental Health,
Anxiety Disorders are the
number one mental health problem
among American women and the
second most prevalent problem
among American men; Panic
and Anxiety symptoms can drastically
affect ones ability to work,
raise a family and enjoy daily
life. The NIMH states that
Anxiety Disorders affect at
least 19 million (13%) of
adults ages 18 – 54 and
13 million teenagers ages
9 – 17.
Anxiety Services provides
clinical services to individuals
whose lives are affected by
anxiety and anxiety related
disorders. Such disorders
include but are not limited
to:
- Panic Disorder Without
Agoraphobia
- Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia
- Specific Phobia
- Social Phobia
- Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder NOS
Signs of an Anxiety Disorder
are:
- Feeling anxious, scared
or fearful
- Trembling or shaking
- Unreasonable guilt
- Pattern of self-criticism
- Unwanted or hard to get
rid of thoughts
- Fear of losing control
of going "crazy"
- Needing to make things
perfect
- Racing or pounding heart
- Difficulty breathing
when anxious
- Unreasonable fears of
dying
- Flushes, chills or sweating
- Avoiding social situations,
speaking in front of groups
- Dreamlike sensations
or perceptual distortions
- Fears of dying
- Sense of impending doom
- Jitteriness or restlessness
- Difficulty focusing or
concentrating
- Sleep problems
- Unreasonable fears of
objects, places, traveling,
going out
- Avoiding certain situations,
places, traveling or going
out
Treatment of Anxiety disorders
helps individuals to:
- Learn about Anxiety Disorders
- Receive support from
others experiencing similar
difficulties
- Learn the skills to make
the life-style changes and
achieve a sound recovery
- Cope with anxiety symptoms
a goal of eliminating them
altogether
- Change negative thought
patterns and beliefs that
contribute to anxiety
- Use relaxation techniques
and develop a self-care
plan to reduce anxiety
- Understand behavioral
traits and the role of emotions
and self-esteem in anxiety
- Increase coping and stress
management skills
Anxiety Services offers many
forms of treatment, including:
- Educational Classes
- Group Psychotherapy
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Treatment After-Care
Groups
- Patient Family Education
- Stress Management and
Meditation Groups
- Biofeedback Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing
- Referral Services for
Medication Evaluation and
Management
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