Employee vs. Independent Contractor. Employee vs. Independent Contractor. Once you make the decision to hire an assistant, your next consideration is whether the assistant will be an employee or independent contractor. This is a significant decision, as it indicates whether you will be liable for certain tax withholdings.
Anxiety Disorder Statistics. Anxiety Disorders affect 18.1 percent of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between the ages of 18 to 54). - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18% of the population. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering receive treatment.