General Anxiety Disorder in Youth: A National Survey

General Anxiety Disorder has become an increasing problem in the youth population. The authors conducted a survey of youth ages 16-24, on what life is like for those who are living with anxiety. In this cohort of 200, the youngest participants were the least likely to be diagnosed, see a professiona...

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Main Authors: Sofia Malik, Thor S. Stead, Rohan Mangal, Latha Ganti
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Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2022-11-01
Series:Health Psychology Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.39578
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description General Anxiety Disorder has become an increasing problem in the youth population. The authors conducted a survey of youth ages 16-24, on what life is like for those who are living with anxiety. In this cohort of 200, the youngest participants were the least likely to be diagnosed, see a professional, and take medication for their anxiety. A significant number said that anxiety affects their day-to-day lives and also causes many physical side effects.
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