Anxiety disorders are the commonest psychiatric illnesses globally. There is no test for anxiety disorders like panic disorder, PTSD,OCD or social anxiety disorder and the diagnosis is based on a good history and examination. For full infographic, see www.gmeded.com/gme-info-graphics/what-are-anxiety-disorders.

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2. What Are Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the commonest psychiatric illnesses globally. There is no test for anxiety
disorders like panic disorder, PTSD,OCD or social anxiety disorder and the diagnosis is based on a
good history and examination. The signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders are often missed or
explained away. Anxiety disorders are also commonly comorbid with other psychiatric disorders
particularly mood disorders.
There is no cure for anxiety disorders but very effective treatments are available with a good
evidence base. The treatments for anxiety disorders include medications like benzodiazepines,
SSRIs or SNRIs or other new generation antidepressants, atypical antipsychotics, as well as
augmentation therapies. Several proven therapies are also efficacious in patients with anxiety
disorders. These include cognitive behavior therapy, relaxation training, and prolonged exposure
therapy. Yoga and meditation have also demonstrated benefits.
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