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2014

University of Vermont

Anxiety

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Improving Patient Education And Access To Anxiety Treatment, Heather Gardiner Jan 2014

Improving Patient Education And Access To Anxiety Treatment, Heather Gardiner

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

According to the World Health Organization, in developed countries, mental health accounts for more disability than any other group of illnesses. About 25% of adults in the United States are reported to have a mental illness. Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent class of mental disorders faced by individuals in the United States. Although anxiety disorders are treatable, only 34% of people diagnosed receive treatment.


Identifying And Coping With Adolescent Anxiety, Merima Ruhotina Jan 2014

Identifying And Coping With Adolescent Anxiety, Merima Ruhotina

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Anxiety disorders, which include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and separation anxiety disorder, are the most common class of mental disorders present in the general population. These disorders have a negative impact on the quality of life in a number of areas of functioning, including academic performance, social interactions, self confidence, and ability to enjoy daily life experiences and may impact future emotional health. Approximately 20% of youth ages 13 to 18 experience severe mental disorders in a given year. Almost one-half of youth ages 8 to 15 with a mental illness received no mental health …