Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health disorder characterized by excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday life events, even when there is nothing to provoke such feelings. People with GAD may also experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a type of anxiety disorder in which people feel intense fear and distress when faced with social situations. People with SAD experience feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, and fear of being judged or criticized by others. People with SAD may also experience physical symptoms such as blushing, sweating, and trembling.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and sudden periods of intense fear and distress. During a panic attack, people may experience physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, and difficulty breathing.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts or images, and compulsive behaviors that the person feels driven to perform in order to alleviate anxiety. People with OCD may experience repetitive rituals such as handwashing, counting, or ordering and arranging objects.
Phobias
Phobias are intense and irrational fears of certain objects or situations. People with phobias experience intense fear and anxiety when exposed to the object or situation of their fear. Common phobias include fear of heights, fear of spiders, and fear of flying.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive fear and distress when separated from family or home. People with SAD may experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and stomachaches.
Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in certain social situations, such as school or work, despite being able to speak in other settings. People with Selective Mutism experience intense fear and anxiety when faced with the prospect of speaking in public.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of public places or situations. People with agoraphobia may experience intense fear and anxiety when exposed to certain situations such as being in a crowded place or taking public transportation.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and distress after a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or war. People with PTSD may experience flashbacks, nightmares, and difficulty sleeping.
Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and distress after a traumatic event. People with ASD may experience physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty concentrating.
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and distress in response to a stressful event, such as a job loss, death of a loved one, or divorce. People with Adjustment Disorder may experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and difficulty concentrating.
Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder is an anxiety disorder caused by the use of a certain substance, such as alcohol or drugs, or by the withdrawal from a substance. People with Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder may experience physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, sweating, and trembling.
