“Growing up in a rural community has challenges, and access to care is one of those. Discussions around mental health were not prevalent, and therapy was not available to me at the time. I wish it was because, like most people, I could have benefited from it. That is why being a therapist is a passion of mine. I want to normalize the experience and help make it accessible so people can get the support they need.”
-Ericka Latham
Do any of these symptoms describe what you are currently experiencing?
Excessive feelings of anxiety and worry.
Difficulty controlling feelings of worry.
Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge.
Feeling easily fatigued.
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.
Irritability.
Muscle tension.
Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep).
Therapy can help people understand emotions, identify triggers, and how individual might change reaction to them. Some types of therapy even teach practical techniques to help reframe negative thinking and change behaviors. Anxiety disorders differ considerably, so therapy is tailored to peoples specific symptoms.’s specific symptoms.
Therapy: Seek out therapy for professional help to address these symptoms and other issues related to anxiety.
Explore stress management: Learn ways to manage stress, such as meditation.
Join support groups: These groups are available in-person and online. They encourage people with anxiety disorders to share their experiences and coping strategies.
Limit or avoid caffeine: Many people with anxiety disorder find that caffeine can worsen their symptoms.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) age 18 and older every year.
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.
People with an anxiety disorder are 3-5x more likely to go to the doctor and 6x more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events.
