General Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Features, Symptoms, Causes, Statistics, and Treatment Options
Meagan DiPasquale; Megan Smith; Maddie Amlin-Hatt; and Jamie Abram
This infographic outlines the symptoms, causes, statistics and treatment options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. An important feature includes the difference between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Normal Anxiety. Symptoms are illustrated in both words and graphics illustrating the impact of GAD on a person. As well, an important feature includes a variety of strategies for treatment to assist a person struggling with GAD.
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