Statistics
Is it uncommon for a person struggling with anxiety to also be struggling from depression as well?
What is: No, nearly half the people that are struggling with depression are diagnosed with anxiety as well.
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
What is: The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
What does GAD stand for?
What is: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What does OCD stand for?
What is: Obsessive compulsive disorder
How many adults are affected by Social Anxiety Disorders?
What is: 16 Million
What are 3 symptoms of anxiety?
What is excessive uncontrollable worry, restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbances
Who is more likely to be affected by a panic disorder, men or women?
What is: Women are twice as likely to be affected then men.
True or False?
Many people that are diagnosed with anxiety also have a co-occuring disorder or physical illness?
What is: True, which can make their symptoms worse and recovery more difficult
How many adults are affected by OCD?
What is: Around 2.2 Million adults in the US are affected by OCD
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
What is: generalized anxiety disorder; Panic disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Social anxiety disorder; Separation anxiety; Specific phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
When do symptoms of anxiety usually start?
What is: Early childhood around the age of 7
Is it more likely for somebody with social anxiety disorder to wait to seek help, or is it more common for them to seek help sooner?
What is: Although it is better for somebody to seek help sooner they are more likely to wait around 10 years before seeking help.
What percentage of people are actually receiving help for generalized anxiety disorder?
What is: Out of 6.8 million adults only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
For 400. Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.
What is exercising, writing, self-care, prayer, meditation, mindfulness techniques, etc.
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
What is: Depression
Free Space!!!!
Easy 400
How many adults aged 18 and older suffer from anxiety disorder in the US?
What is: 40 million US adults
There are a number of things about who you are that can put you at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder; name at least three.
What is: gender; age; personality factors; family history; social factors; occupation/occupational risk; and chronic illness.
What are at least two of the most common anxiety disorders?
What is: specific phobia, major depressive disorder, and social phobia
Which two disorders are closely related to anxiety disorders?
What is: OCD and PTSD, and many experience two at the same time