Anxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Substance-induced anxiety disorder is characterized by symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are a direct result of misusing drugs, taking medications, being exposed to a toxic substance or withdrawal from drugs Other types of anxiety disorders Certain types of anxiety disorders or phobias don't fit neatly into a category
Generalized anxiety disorder - Symptoms and causes Generalized anxiety disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety, but they're all different conditions Living with generalized anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge In many cases, it occurs along with other anxiety or mood disorders
Anxiety disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic It can be an effective treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders Generally a short-term treatment, CBT focuses on teaching you specific skills to improve your symptoms and gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety
Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors Many people have mental health concerns from time to time
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes In social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance that can disrupt your life Severe stress can affect your relationships, daily routines, work, school or other activities Social anxiety disorder can be a chronic mental health condition, but learning coping skills in psychotherapy and taking medications can help you gain confidence and improve your ability to interact with others
Panic attacks and panic disorder - Symptoms and causes Risk factors Symptoms of panic disorder often start in the late teens or early adulthood and affect more women than men Factors that may increase the risk of developing panic attacks or panic disorder include: Family history of panic attacks or panic disorder Major life stress, such as the death or serious illness of a loved one
Illness anxiety disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Financial problems due to excessive health care visits and medical bills Having another mental health disorder, such as somatic symptom disorder, other anxiety disorders, depression or a personality disorder Prevention Little is known about how to prevent illness anxiety disorder, but these suggestions may help
Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living
Adjustment disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Symptoms depend on the type of adjustment disorder These symptoms can vary from person to person You experience more stress than would generally be expected in response to a trying event, and this stress causes a lot of problems in your life Adjustment disorders affect how you feel and think about yourself and the world