This brochure is based on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Common symptoms include the following:
Physical symptoms include the following:
Emotional symptoms include the following:
The above illustrates that generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) cannot be ignored or dismissed as a “mental issue”. On the contrary, it can be crippling and presents immense challenges to an individual’s general health and physical wellbeing.
Although depression and anxiety differ considerably, there are some commonalities, such as the following:
Those with generalised anxiety disorder may, in addition, also experience one or more of the following:
The exact cause of generalised anxiety disorder has not yet been established. However, experts agree that several factors may play a role. For example:
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) defines the diagnosis for mental health professionals as:
For children, the anxiety and worry are associated with fewer (one or more) of the six symptoms. Conversely, for adults this number is higher (three or more).
The process may entail the following:
Generalised anxiety disorder is usually managed through medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy, addressing both physical and emotional symptoms.
Last reviewed : 10 August 2024
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