Definition

Anxiety disorders are abnormal states in which the most striking features are mental and physical symptoms of anxiety, occurring in the absence of organic brain disease or another psychiatric disorder.

Types

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorders
2. Phobic Anxiety Disorders
3. Panic Anxiety Disorders
4. Obsessive – compulsive disorders (click here to know more)

Classification

Clinical Features

D/D of Anxiety Disorder

Treatment

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