Anxiety Disorders

It is estimated that approximately ten percent of teenagers and forty percent of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder of some kind. This collection of essays provides an overview of anxiety disorders and their impact on teens. Chapters examine test anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Readers will examine the importance of teen mental health checkups, current treatment opinions, and related controversies. Essay sources include Good Morning America, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Anxiety Disorders Association of America.