Between 1 and 4 in 100 people experience anxiety, worry, fear and panic at a greater level than is normal considering the threats around them. They may feel excessively anxious in certain situations, such as when they are with other people, or they may simply be anxious constantly regardless of their situation.
This fact sheet discusses the following areas:
- What are the symptoms of anxiety disorders?
- What are the different types of anxiety?
- What causes anxiety?
- What are the different treatments for anxiety disorders?
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that single copies of individual fact sheets are available free of charge to users of mental health services and their carers, but multiple copies are chargeable to organisations at the rates shown per copy. Photocopying of individual fact sheets by organisations is strictly prohibited.
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