Anxiety: Signs & Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorder | Stanford

In this video, Dr. Paula Tran explains the purpose of anxiety, what causes anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and treatments for anxiety disorders. She answers questions like "What is anxiety?" "How do I know if I have anxiety?" and "How can I overcome anxiety?"
One in three people may experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime - in good news, anxiety disorders can be successfully treated. Recognizing anxiety disorders jumpstarts the treatment journey, so it’s important to understand the basics of anxiety disorders:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Purpose of anxiety
2:48 Causes of anxiety disorders
3:33 Generalized anxiety disorder
4:45 Social anxiety disorder
6:15 Treating anxiety disorders
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Dr. Paula Tran is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Stanford University.
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 6/13/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
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