Dealing with Anxiety?
What is Anxiety?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety that are difficult to control, cause significant distress and impairment, and occur on more days than not for at least six months
Who is impacted?
GAD is a relatively common disorder, most often with an adult onset and chronic course. GAD can cause significant impairments in daily functioning, diminished quality of life, and high health care costs. The disorder can be effectively treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of the two modalities.
Determining need for treatment
To determine severity, extent of distress or impairment, and patient preference, whether treatment of the disorder is needed. The main objective of treatment is to reduce symptoms of anxiety and thereby improve functioning.
Stuck in depression?
What is Depression?
Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you doing your normal activities. Different types of depression exist, with symptoms ranging from relatively minor to severe. Generally, depression does not result from a single event, but from a mix of events and factors.
Who is impacted?
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in the general population and the most common mental health condition in patients seen in primary care. In the absence of screening, it is estimated that only 50 percent of patients with major depression are identified.
Determining need for treatment
To determine severity, extent of distress or impairment, and patient preference, whether treatment of the disorder is needed. The main objective of treatment is to reduce symptoms of depression and thereby improve functioning.
