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What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments: Page 2

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Is There a Cure for Anxiety?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAPUpdated on May 22, 2023
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How is Anxiety Different in Older Adults? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDUpdated on May 1, 2023
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6 Ways to Help Someone With Anxiety

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What Is the Best Medication for Teenagers With Anxiety?

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDUpdated on Mar 28, 2023
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What Are ‘Benzos,’ and Do They Work for Anxiety?

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDUpdated on Mar 28, 2023
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8 Causes of Anxiety

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAPUpdated on Mar 23, 2023
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Are Anxiety Disorders Genetic?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAPUpdated on Mar 16, 2023
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Can You Die From a Panic Attack?

Written By Tracy Asamoah, MDUpdated on Feb 22, 2023
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Does Being Labeled as Obese or Overweight Affect Your Mental Health?

Written By Emily Guarnotta, PsyDUpdated on Jan 23, 2023
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Which Medications Work Best to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder?

Written By Kevin Le, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPSUpdated on Nov 4, 2022
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Medications to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What Are Your Options?

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How Are Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Related?

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDUpdated on Sep 22, 2022
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How Do Coffee and Caffeine Affect Anxiety?

Written By Christina Palmer, MDUpdated on Jul 14, 2022
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Common Anxiety Medication Names: Know Your Treatment Options

Written By Clay M. Cooper, PharmDUpdated on Jun 28, 2022
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Living With Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Worries Sometimes Get in the Way of Ordinary Life

Written By Natalie PompilioPublished on Feb 10, 2022
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Living With Anxiety: From Pain to Peace, ‘Suicide Disease,’ and the Road Back to Normal

Written By Leslie J. AnsleyPublished on Dec 10, 2021
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How to Manage Childhood Fears and Worries as a Parent

Written By Rebecca Horn, MD, MPHPublished on Nov 9, 2021
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Buspirone Uses: Is Buspirone Effective For Anxiety?

Written By Alex Evans, PharmD, MBAUpdated on Aug 2, 2021
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Is Hydroxyzine or Xanax Better for Treating Anxiety?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmDPublished on Jul 29, 2021
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Is It Safe to Take Antidepressants Like Zoloft and Prozac During Pregnancy?

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMPPublished on Jul 20, 2021
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What To Know About Using Propranolol for Performance Anxiety

Written By Kaylea Swearingen, PharmDPublished on Jul 16, 2021
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These 10 Common Medications Can Cause Anxiety

Written By Clay M. Cooper, PharmDPublished on Jul 2, 2021
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Can I Recycle My Empty Prescription Bottles?

Written By Kate Bratskeir, BAPublished on Jun 28, 2021
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How Does an Eating Disorder Affect Your Physical and Mental Health?

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDPublished on Feb 10, 2021
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How Has COVID-19 Affected Telemedicine Use Among Depression and Anxiety Patients?

Written By Sasha Guttentag, PhDPublished on Jan 25, 2021
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10 Most Common Drug Combinations

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