Treating Patients with Anxiety Disorders

By Kristen M. Stephens, RDH, MS, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders among Americans, affecting approximately 40 million adults.^1,2 However, only 36.9% of individuals with anxiety are actively receiving treatment for their disorder. Women and non-Hispanic whites are most likely to experience an anxiety disorder.¹ The average age of onset is 21.²Approximately 25.1% of teenagers ages 13 to 18 have an anxiety disorder, with 111⁄2 being the average age of onset.^3,4

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