Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders explained, including what is anxiety, what are anxiety disorders and what are the symptoms? Also includes DSM V criteria and treatment. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatryConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/Timestamps:0:00 What is Anxiety? 0:55 Anxiety Symptoms – General 2:07 DSM 5 Criteria – General2:38 Generalised Anxiety Disorder3:30 Specific Phobia4:18 Panic Disorder5:28 Agoraphobia6:20 Social Anxiety Disorder7:05 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 7:55 Separation Anxiety Disorder 8:54 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 9:43 Selective Mutism10:24 Anxiety Disorder Causes / Risk Factors 11:54 Anxiety Disorder Treatment ReferencesBMJ Best Practice. Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. Last updated 29 May 2024. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/120Hantsoo, L. & Epperson, C. N. (2017). Anxiety Disorders Among Women: A Female Lifespan Approach. Focus, 15(2), pp. 162–172. Available at: https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.focus.20160042National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Anxiety Disorders. Last reviewed December 2024. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disordersAnxietyCentre.com. Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Treatment. Last updated 22 July 2025. Available at: https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/symptoms/American Psychiatric Association. What Are Anxiety Disorders? Last reviewed 2017. Available at: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disordersDisclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.