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| Marilyn Dickey and Mary Lynn Hendrix with the National Institute of Mental HealthPublic Inquiries & Dissemination Branch
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Summary
1 hour CE
Marilyn Dickey and Mary Lynn Hendrix
National Institute of Health
Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. These disorders fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear and can significantly impair functioning. Unlike relatively mild, brief anxiety thatt is commonly caused by stressful events, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if left untreated. Types of anxiety disorders, causes, and effective treatments of anxiety disorders are discussed in this brief course.
Learning Objectives
- identify characteristics of anxiety disorders
- list different typs of anxiety disorders
- identify several methods used to treat anxieity disorders
- identify some of the ongoing research in the field of anxiety disorders
- identify resources to help those who suffer from anxiety disorders
Difficulty Level: Beginning
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