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. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Anxiety? 
0:55 Anxiety Symptoms – General 
2:07 DSM 5 Criteria – General
2:38 Generalised Anxiety Disorder
3:30 Specific Phobia
4:18 Panic Disorder
5:28 Agoraphobia
6:20 Social Anxiety Disorder
7:05 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
7:55 Separation Anxiety Disorder 
8:54 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
9:43 Selective Mutism
10:24 Anxiety Disorder Causes / Risk Factors 
11:54 Anxiety Disorder Treatment 

References

1. BMJ Best Practice. Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. Last updated 29 May 2024. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/120
2. Hantsoo, 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.20160042
3. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Anxiety Disorders. Last reviewed December 2024. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders
4. AnxietyCentre.com. Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Treatment. Last updated 22 July 2025. Available at: https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/symptoms/
5. American Psychiatric Association. What Are Anxiety Disorders? Last reviewed 2017. Available at: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders

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