What are the causes of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
The origin of GAD is still unknown. But, like the other anxiety disorders researchers agree that people suffering from generalized anxiety disorder are genetically predisposed to have stronger emotional reactions to life events. The incidence of stressful events in the past and an anxious family environment are factors that play a part in the development of this condition. What are the treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Types of therapies known as cognitive-behavioural are used to treat GAD: • Behavioural therapy, whose aim is to change undesirable behaviours that maintain anxiety and replace them with healthier ones. • Cognitive therapy’s goal is to lower anxiety by helping the person view anxiety-producing situations in a more realistic way. Medication is effective in decreasing the symptoms of anxiety. It is used as a springboard to psychological treatment. Anxiety Disorders and Depression: Comorbidity What is comorbidity? Comorbidity is when a patient’s symptoms and
