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This article provides an overview of anxiety disorders, how to identify them, and what measures can be implemented to address them since medical professionals are on the frontlines to help older adults with mental health issues. Anxiety Disorders. Anxiety disorders are of serious concern. While the state of anxietyâan experience of tension and apprehensionâis an ordinary response to a threat or danger, excessive anxiety that causes distress or interferes with daily life is not a normal part of the aging process.
Anxiety disorders include a set of related mental conditions that include: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social phobia, and simple phobias. Anxiety disorders are treated by a combination of psychiatric medications and psychotherapy. Anxiety, worry, and stress are all a part of most peopleâs everyday lives. But simply experiencing anxiety or stress in and of itself does not mean you need to get professional help or that you have an anxiety disorder. In fact, anxiety is an important and sometimes necessary warning signal of a dangerous or difficult situation.