HPRHealth Psychology ResearchTBA2420-8124Health Psychology Research10.52965/001c.39578GeneralGeneral Anxiety Disorder in Youth: A National Survey  https://healthpr.org/journal/HPR/10/4/10.52965/001c.39578MalikSofia,S. SteadThor,MangalRohan,GantiLatha20221042022-11-26General Anxiety Disorder has become an increasing problem in the youth population. The authors conducted a survey of youth ages 16-24, on what life is like for those who are living with anxiety. In this cohort of 200, the youngest participants were the least likely to be diagnosed, see a professional, and take medication for their anxiety. A significant number said that anxiety affects their day-to-day lives and also causes many physical side effects.anxiety, youth, generalized anxiety disorder

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