Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders – an umbrella diagnostic term that involves excessive fear or anxiety and related behavioral changes. Common anxiety disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (i.e., excessive, uncontrolled worry about various aspects of life), Panic Disorder (i.e., recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent concerns about have more attacks), Social Anxiety Disorder (i.e., intense fear of social situations), and Specific Phobias (i.e., intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations).