How are generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder different?
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How are generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder different?
Anxiety Disorders:
Next to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders are the most common of all diagnosed disorders in North America. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5 (2013) distinguishes among several different types of anxiety disorder.
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View this answerGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) and phobic disorder are both classified as anxiety disorders, and yet are quite different from each other. GAD is...
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Chapter 12 / Lesson 1Anxiety disorders are common mental disorders characterized by frequent and excessive anxiety, fear, and distress. Learn about the definition of abnormal anxiety, perspectives in mental health, and how to understand the causes of anxiety disorders.