An estimated 264 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. Our World Data
An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. National Institute of Mental Health
An estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year. National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety is one of the most common forms of mental illness. Anxiety can affect your health. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, research suggests that you may run a higher risk of experiencing physical health problems, too. So when you manage your anxiety, you’re also taking care of your physical health.
Most people who seek treatment experience significant improvement and enjoy an improved quality of life. Find a Therapist.
Whether you have everyday stress, everyday anxiety or an anxiety disorder you can learn important strategies to help you manage and move forward.
Exercising, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and trying to reduce stress all contribute to your well-being.
Discover tips to manage anxiety and stress.
Managing Specific Anxieties:
Anxiety in Children and Teens:
- Separation Anxiety - What Parents Should Know
- Watch, Ask and Listen: How to Tell if Your Child or Teen is Anxious or Depressed
- When Reassurance is Hurting Your Child More Than Helping
Test Anxiety:
Workplace:
Sleep and Anxiety/Stress/Depression
Storms/Severe Weather:
- Hurricane Season is Here: How to Reduce Your Anxiety
- Helping Children Survive the Emotional Aftermath of a Hurricane
- Stress and Anxiety and Sleep
- Severe Storms: How to Reduce Your Anxiety
ADAA Resources
ADAA Resources - Blog Posts
- Watch, Ask and Listen: How to Tell if Your Child or Teen is Anxious or Depressed
- ADAA Member Experts Debunk Common Anxiety Myths #MythBusters
- 5 Tips for Navigating the Stress and Anxiety in College
- Escaping the Web of Anxiety: The Most Effective Treatment For Anxiety Disorders
- Separation Anxiety - What Parents Should Know
- New Jobs Come With New Anxiety. How Much Is Too Much?
- How Much Anxiety Do You Need?
- Health Anxiety: What It is and How to Beat It
ADAA Resources - Public Webinars
- Can Yoga Help with Anxiety or Depression? What Does the Research Say?
- What to Do When Your Kids Won't Let Go: Expert Tips for Overcoming Separation Anxiety
- When to Worry About Your Child’s Worry
- For My Anxiety or Depression: Should I Use Medication or Therapy?
- Building Bridges: Bringing Anxiety Treatments to Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Back-to-School Anxiety in High School and College
- Taking the Terror Out of Terrorism: How CBT Can Relieve Your Anxiety
- Asking Your Pharmacist About Medications for Anxiety and Depression
- The Mindful Way Through Anxiety
ADAA Resources - Professional Webinars
- Genetics of Depression and Anxiety: What Do Clinicians Need to Know?
- Addressing Cognitive Dimensions of Academic & School Anxiety
- Prescribing Exercise for Mood and Anxiety-Related Disorders
- Clinical Kung Fu: Managing Anger in Children and Teens with Anxiety Disorders
- Introduction to the Magic of CBT for Anxiety, OCD, and Depression
Other Helpful Resources:
- Join a support group
- Join the ADAA online support group
- Find out about treatment options
- What is Anxiety? (from ADAA's partner organization Anxiety.org) is an in-depth analysis and explanation of key anxiety disorders written by ADAA member experts.
- Disability Benefits Help
- Recursos en Español
Source:
1. Our World Data. (2018). Mental Health.