Behavioral and Mental Health
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Anxiety disorders are a category of mental health conditions that cause intense, persistent feelings of worry and fear.
It's normal for everyone to feel anxious or nervous occasionally. But anxiety disorders interfere with a person’s everyday life and can cause fear out of proportion to the situations they face.
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health disorder and affect more than 25 million Americans.
Anxiety symptoms can be mental, emotional and physical. Here are some common signs of an anxiety disorder:
*If you have this symptom, it is critical to get help immediately.
Anxiety symptoms can be uncomfortable and interfere with your ability to function in daily life. But they are treatable with the right care. Our behavioral health specialists are here to help you find the best anxiety treatment plan for you.
The root cause of anxiety disorders isn’t fully understood. They can be best thought of as an exaggeration of underlying healthy anxiety processes. Research suggests that several factors are linked to developing an anxiety disorder:
There are several types of anxiety disorders, including:
Anyone can develop an anxiety disorder. However, certain risk factors increase your chance of doing so. These include:
At Main Line Health, our behavioral health specialists will work with you to determine the best anxiety disorder treatment for you. Your care may include one or more of the following treatments:
In order to diagnose an anxiety disorder, your behavioral health specialist will conduct an evaluation through tests that may include:
Discover how Main Line Health helps those who struggle with mental illness and substance use live healthy and fulfilling lives.