anxiety disorder
noun
: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature
called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state
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Evidence suggests that SSRIs are effective in treating anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder in children, according to a 2019 study from Yale University.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Compared to males, females showed significantly higher odds of seeking treatment, with shorter treatment delays for any mood disorder or anxiety disorder.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Researchers analyzed the data of 250 adults between ages 18 and 60 who were diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Summary Klonopin is a long-acting benzodiazepine medication that is often used for seizures and anxiety disorders.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Compared to males, females showed significantly higher odds of seeking treatment, with shorter treatment delays for any mood disorder or anxiety disorder.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Researchers analyzed the data of 250 adults between ages 18 and 60 who were diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Summary Klonopin is a long-acting benzodiazepine medication that is often used for seizures and anxiety disorders.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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