anxiety disorder
noun
: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature
called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state
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People with a severe panic or anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) should consult with a healthcare provider before trying a panic pouch or other at-home strategies for mental health disorders in place of a medical treatment plan.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and severe anxiety disorders frequently involve fluctuating symptoms.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Watkins, founder of the YBMen Project which provides young Black men with a safe place to discuss their mental health, manhood and social support, said studies show that 10% of Black adults experience moderate to severe depression, while 18% experience anxiety disorders.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The researchers also found that semaglutide users with depression had a 44% lower risk, while those with anxiety disorders had a 38% lower risk.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and severe anxiety disorders frequently involve fluctuating symptoms.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Watkins, founder of the YBMen Project which provides young Black men with a safe place to discuss their mental health, manhood and social support, said studies show that 10% of Black adults experience moderate to severe depression, while 18% experience anxiety disorders.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The researchers also found that semaglutide users with depression had a 44% lower risk, while those with anxiety disorders had a 38% lower risk.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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