Conditions · Anxiety
Anxiety disorders — NIMH overview
Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and phobias: what they are, how they differ, and what works.
National Institute of Mental Health10 min read
NIMH groups the anxiety disorders together and walks through what they share — disproportionate, persistent worry that interferes with daily life — and what distinguishes them from each other.
The treatment section is especially useful because it names the specific therapy modalities with the strongest evidence (exposure-based CBT in particular) rather than treating 'therapy' as a single thing.
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