Tele-Psychiatry For Anxiety Disorder in Atlanta, GA
Anxiety can be debilitating. It causes fear and uneasiness. At Amanny Wellness, our goal is to lessen your fear and improve the quality of life. We treat anxiety using medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and non-pharmacological modalities. Each person is unique; therefore, treatment plans are formulated based on your symptoms. Schedule your Tele-Psychiatric visit today. You can call us at our Atlanta, GA office or request a visit online by clicking the book appointment button on our website.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is an individual’s physical fear response to perceived threat. There are different forms of anxiety: Pathological anxiety has no identifiable trigger and involves symptoms that are irrational, excessive, and out of proportion to the trigger. Maladaptive anxiety persists longer, feels more intense compared to transient situational anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal emotion that is critical for our survival and functioning. It can help us avoid potentially dangerous situations and prepare for challenges. Stressful life events, such as taking a test, starting a new school, or speaking in front of a group, can trigger typical forms of childhood anxiety that help prepare a child for the challenge ahead. With that said, sometimes, there can be problems in expressing emotions that can negatively affect day-to-day living. Fear, anxiety, sadness, and even our capacity to enjoy ourselves can be a problem if these emotions become extreme and impair one's capacity to function.
How common are anxiety disorders, and who is affected?
Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents and typically begin during childhood and adolescence. Some suggest that anxiety disorders may affect 1 in 8 children. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 25.1% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 will experience an anxiety disorder, and 5.9% will experience a severe anxiety disorder. Boys and girls are equally affected in childhood; after puberty, girls appear to be more commonly affected than boys. Both genetics and the environment play a role in anxiety disorders.
