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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental health problems, affecting approximately one in 10 people. Characterized by intense, prolonged bouts of distress or fear, anxiety disorders are more common in women than in men, and are often accompanied by other symptoms such as depression, substance abuse, or physical problems.

Anxiety disorders are often treated with drug therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, or a combination of the two.

CMHA Fact Sheets

• Understanding Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Phobias and Panic Disorders

Related Resources

• Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario
  Nonprofit organization based in Ottawa, whose mandate is to assist individuals with anxiety conditions and their families, to promote both public and professional awareness of these conditions, and to provide programs, and educational services.
• Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
  Canadian nonprofit organization whose aim is to promote the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of people who suffer from them.
• Anxiety Disorders : An Information Guide
  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Mental Health and Addiction 101: Anxiety Disorder
  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Want to Know More about... Anxiety and Mood Disorders?
  Fact sheet from the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• Anxiety Disorders
  Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Anxiety Disorders
  National Institute of Mental Health (USA)
  Includes a detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders, with information on getting help and coping.
• Social Phobia Support Group of Toronto
  The Social Phobia Support Group of Toronto provides group and individual support, understanding, educational information and processes to enable individuals suffering from social phobia to control their disorder and achieve greater stability within their communities, workplaces and individual lives.

Statistics

• Social Anxiety Disorder - Beyond Shyness
  Statistics Canada, Supplement to Health Reports (2004; 15: 47-81)
  For a summary, see Social Anxiety Disorder - Beyond Shyness, The Daily, October 26, 2004.
• Panic Disorder and Coping
  Statistics Canada, Supplement to Health Reports (2004; 15: 33-63)
  For a summary, see Panic Disorder, The Daily, November 29, 2004.