Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is a daily disturbance for millions of Americans. Characterized by anxiety, worry and fears that stem from no real threat, GAD often goes hand-in-hand with clinical depression or panic disorder. Here's the low-down.

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