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GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, in any given
year. Women are twice as likely to be affected.
The disorder comes on gradually and can begin across the life cycle, though
the risk is highest between childhood and middle age. Although the exact
cause of GAD is unknown, there is evidence that biological factors, family
background, and life experiences, particularly stressful ones, play a role.
When their anxiety level is mild, people with GAD can function socially and
be gainfully employed. Although they may avoid some situations because
they have the disorder, some people can have difficulty carrying out the
simplest daily activities when their anxiety is severe.
Source: http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-
disorder-gad
Facts & Statistics
Did You Know?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.,
affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18% of
the population. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of
those suffering receive treatment.
Anxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, almost
one-third of the country's $148 billion total mental health bill, according to
"The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders," a study commissioned by
ADAA (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 60(7), July 1999).
o More than $22.84 billion of those costs are associated with the
repeated use of health care services; people with anxiety disorders seek
relief for symptoms that mimic physical illnesses.
People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go
to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric
disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders.
It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from
depression or vice versa. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression
are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Facts
Source: http://www.adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics
Depression can happen at any age, but often begins in the teens or early 20s
or 30s. Most chronic mood and anxiety disorders in adults begin as high
levels of anxiety in children. In fact, high levels of anxiety as a child could
mean a higher risk of depression as an adult.
Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-what-you-
need-to-know-12-2015/index.shtml#pub4
Anxiety and depression in young
people
There are many myths about anxiety and depression in young people, but
the reality is that feeling sad, irritable or anxious most of the time is not a
normal part of adolescence.
We all feel anxious from time to time it might be about exam results; a job
interview or doing a presentation in front of a group of people. This kind of
anxiety is a normal part of life. But, for some young people, these anxious
feelings can happen for no apparent reason. Anxiety is more than feeling
stressed its a serious condition that makes day-to-day life more difficult. It
will usually be far more intense than normal anxiety, and go on for weeks or
months, affecting health and day-to-day activities. There are many types of
anxiety and the symptoms vary.
Source: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/supporting-someone/parents-and-
guardians/anxiety-and-depression-in-young-people
Untreated Depression
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Untreated clinical depression is a serious problem. Untreated
depression increases the chance of risky behaviors such as drug or
alcohol addiction. It also can ruin relationships, cause problems at work, and
make it difficult to overcome serious illnesses.
People who are depressed cannot simply pull themselves together and be
cured. Without proper treatment, including antidepressants
and/or psychotherapy, untreated clinical depression can last for weeks,
months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people
with depression.
Source: http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/untreated-depression-
effects
Source: http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/gad.htm