Anxiety: Signs & When to Seek Help
I want to introduce you to the signs and symptoms of anxiety and when you should seek support. Anxiety is one of the most common forms of mental illness in the country with 40 million adults in the U.S. experiencing it (that is 18%, nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population). There are different types of anxiety disorders, including phobias. Nearly one-third (31%) of U.S. adults may experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Child Mind Institute reports that 30% of children and adolescents experience anxiety during childhood, which is a 17% increase in the last 10 years. This issue is quite common and was further exacerbated during the coronavirus pandemic. Anxiety is defined by an intense and excessive feeling of worry and fear that persists over time.