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After the Trauma: How to Manage Anxiety and Stress
Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks many people continue to struggle with symptoms of anxiety, stress and even posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Myths & Realities
Older Adults
New Videos Offer Help for Anxiety and Stress
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) has partnered with MonkeySee.com to provide a series of seven free online educational videos on how to manage and overcome stress and anxiety.
Bipolar Disorder (cont'd)
Helping Others
The support of family and friends is important to the recovery process for anyone diagnosed with co-occurring anxiety and bipolar disorders. Taking these steps can help a loved one:
Bipolar Disorder (cont'd)
The Course of Bipolar Disorder
Episodes of mania and depression typically recur across the life span. Between episodes, most people with bipolar disorder are free of symptoms, but as many as one-third find that some linger.
Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both depression and an anxiety disorder, or depression and general anxiety. About half of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
ADAA Launches "Treat It, Don't Repeat It: Break Free From OCD," National Educational Campaign
More than half of adults with untreated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reported their condition has a negative impact on important relationships - at work, at home, and in their personal life, according to a new national survey commissioned by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (AD
ADAA and The HealthCentral Network Form Alliance
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) (www.adaa.org) and The HealthCentral Network (www.HealthCentral.com) today announced that ADAA will join HealthCentral’s growing community of patients, caregivers, advocates and health experts dedicated to helping people suffering from anxiety disorders get the information, advice and support they need to cope with the condition.
Veterans & Military Families
Military members and their families face unique challenges. Soldiers deal with stressors in combat that may not exist in civilian life.
Treatment
Diagnosis and treatment should start with the primary care physician. Many older people feel more comfortable talking to a doctor with whom they already have a relationship.
Symptoms
Recognizing an anxiety disorder in an older adult can be challenging. Aging brings a higher prevalence of medical conditions, concern about physical problems, and a greater use of prescription medications. Some symptoms of anxiety may include headaches, back pain, or a rapid heartbeat.