ANXIETY
Anxiety disorders are among the world's most common mental disorders and affect over 300 million people worldwide. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders as compared to men. Symptoms of anxiety typically start in childhood and adolescence.
Am I suffering from anxiety?
Anxiety can take on many different forms. However, one of the hallmarks of anxiety is persistent and excessive fear or worry about a specific situation or about a broad range of everyday situations. At times, symptoms can also be felt physically and can come on intensely and without warning. You may be suffering from an anxiety disorder if you:
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Avoid people or social interactions
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Feel irritable, tense or restless
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Having trouble making every day decisions
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Experience heart palpitations, sweating, trembling and shaking
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Have an impending sense of doom
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Mind racing with worries
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Sleep disturbances
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Anxiety disorders can take on many different forms and can lead to other mental health problems like substance abuse, depression and suicide.
Treatment for anxiety
Anxiety can be treated with psychotherapy. In cases of more severe anxiety, a combination of both medication and psychotherapy may be necessary.
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The most effective treatments for anxiety are:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Exposure Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Mindfulness based Interventions
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An assessment can help determine which of these treatments may be most effective for you. Feel free to communicate with our clinical coordinator to find the best professional to help you.
