Anxiety Disorder
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Alternative therapies for anxiety
Prevention
Overview of natural treatment options for anxiety disorder. Discusses vitamins, herbs, and holistic methods. Good starting point for researching treatment alternatives.
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The brain and anxiety disorders
Freedom from Fear
Interesting article about recent research on possible causes of anxiety disorder. Discusses the roles of heredity and different brain regions.
Why anxiety happens
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center
Explains some key factors involved in the development of anxiety disorder.
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Make a connection
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Find an anxiety support group near you. Site includes links to how-to instructions for starting a new group.
Control your anxiety
American Academy of Family Physicians
Introduces types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms, and provides useful tips for keeping your anxiety under control.
Advice for family and friends
Freedom from Fear
Ten helpful suggestions for friends and family members of those living with anxiety disorder.
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Anxiety disorder basics
American Psychiatric Association
Straightforward introduction to anxiety disorders and their symptoms. Useful list of contact information for other mental health and anxiety organizations.
Complete guide to anxiety disorders
Nat'l Institute of Mental Health
Comprehensive guide to anxiety disorders. Includes a section about each anxiety disorder type, and detailed information about causes and treatment.
Self-test for anxiety
Freedom from Fear
Interactive quiz helps you determine whether you suffer from anxiety disorder or depression. Includes personal stories of people with these illnesses.
Anxiety, or just stress?
Healthology
Two anxiety disorder experts talk about how anxiety symptoms differ from everyday stress.
All about anxiety
Help Guide
Provides short descriptions of each type of anxiety disorder. Discusses possible causes of anxiety disorder and mentions treatment options.
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Treating anxiety disorders
Help Guide
Learn about medications doctors prescribe for anxiety disorder, including how they work and their side effects. Includes many links to sources with more specific information.
Psychotherapy for anxiety
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center
How to treat anxiety disorder without medication. Article focuses on psychotherapy, and also mentions alternative techniques and surgery.
Recovery is possible
Patient Power
A former anxiety disorder suffer talks openly about her recovery. Two anxiety experts discuss the disease and its treatment. Program is 35 minutes.
Treatment options for anxiety disorders
Healthy Place
Clear presentation of different treatments for anxiety disorder. Also mentions common treatment methods for the different types of anxiety disorder.

