Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older population.[1] Although often under diagnosed and untreated, anxiety is the most common mental health problem among adult women and the second most common behavioral health issue for men, after substance use issues. Except for generalized anxiety disorder and agoraphobia (the extreme fear of feeling trapped that cause some individuals to avoid public places or leaving home entirely) most anxiety disorders …
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