DSM 5
Several anxiety disorders are detailed on this site; click to learn more about different types of anxiety disorder:
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Treatment for Anxiety DisordersAlways keep in mind that an "anxiety disorder" is not the same thing as daily anxiety, stress and worry. Anxiety disorders are persistent conditions and should not be self diagnosed; a full assessment by a licensed mental health professional is required for diagnosis.
The types of treatment used for anxiety disorders varies widely depending on severity and individual patient profile; medical and in-person therapy treatments are both options and often used in conjunction. Therapy treatments for anxiety disorder include (click to learn more): |
E-therapies, also known as online therapies or computer-aided psychological therapy, can be just as effective as face-to-face services for people with mild to moderate anxiety. Most e-therapies follow the same principles as CBT or behaviour therapy, and the structured nature of these treatments means they’re well suited to being delivered online.
Most e-therapies teach you to identify and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that might be preventing you from overcoming your anxiety. You work through the program by yourself, and although e-therapies can be used with or without help from a professional, most involve some form of support from a therapist. This can be via telephone, email, text, or instant messaging, and helps you to successfully apply what you’re learning to your life. Online programs have several advantages, including:
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