Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Publications

1.   Anxiety Disorders - This publication explains the different types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms and how they are properly diagnosed and treated.

   http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/ken98-0045/default.asp

2.   Anxiety Disorders - This publication provides information about the different anxiety disorders, including OCD, panic disorder, and social phobia to name a few.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/anxiety.cfm

3.   Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - This web site contains information about generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), it's signs and symptoms, treatment, and where to find help. It also links to publications about GAD from the National Institute of Mental Health.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/gadmenu.cfm

4.   When Worry Gets Out of Control: Generalized Anxiety Disorder - This is an easy-to-read booklet on generalized anxiety disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder.shtml

5. Anxiety (Copyright © The AGS Foundation for Healthy Aging) - This fact sheet discusses the symptoms of anxiety, the types of anxiety disorders, and diagnosis and treatment. It is written for the elderly population.

   http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=33

6. Generalized anxiety disorder (Copyright © MFMER) - This web site provides general information about the signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, and more of generalized anxiety disorder.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/generalized-anxiety-disorder/DS00502

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
3. AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
4. Anxiety Disorders Association of America
5. Mental Health America

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