Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. These episodes occur “out of the blue,” not in conjunction with a known fear or stressor.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for anxiety disorders. Combined, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult. Agoraphobia involves avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home; traveling in a car, bus, or airplane; or being in a crowded area.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Social anxiety disorder (formerly social phobia) is characterized by persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Although adults with phobias may realize that these fears are irrational, even thinking about facing the feared object or situation brings on severe anxiety symptoms.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)