anxiety disorder
noun
: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature
called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state
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Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
May Combat Depression Older research has suggested that people with depression or generalized anxiety disorder tend to have lower blood levels of vitamins A, C, and E than those without these conditions.
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According to the American Psychological Association, international adoptees can be more vulnerable to some mental-health difficulties compared with non-adoptees, including eating disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Whether people are conservative or liberal, the mere perception of being politically distant from the average voter in their state raises their risk of developing depression and anxiety disorders, sleep problems, and poor physical health.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
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Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
May Combat Depression Older research has suggested that people with depression or generalized anxiety disorder tend to have lower blood levels of vitamins A, C, and E than those without these conditions.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
According to the American Psychological Association, international adoptees can be more vulnerable to some mental-health difficulties compared with non-adoptees, including eating disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Whether people are conservative or liberal, the mere perception of being politically distant from the average voter in their state raises their risk of developing depression and anxiety disorders, sleep problems, and poor physical health.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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