Anxiety and Stress Disorders

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Panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can disrupt your life. Find out what you can do to manage these conditions and others.

  • Online; Self-Paced

$29.95

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Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week

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Overview

Anxiety and stress disorders are the most common type of psychiatric condition in the U.S. They affect more than 40 million adults every year. What can you do to cope? Plenty, as you’ll discover in lessons presented as videos, expandable boxes, narrated slideshows, quiz questions, and more.

Many forms of anxiety disorders are treatable, even if your anxiety is severe, and even if you’ve lived with it a long time. So if feelings of worry, fear, and stress are starting to rule your days and nights, take heart—and take our course.

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding Anxiety and Stress Disorders
  • Diagnosing Anxiety
  • Treating Anxiety and Stress Disorders

Syllabus

About Our Course
Defining Anxiety and Stress Disorders
How Stress and Anxiety Happen
Test Your Knowledge

When Anxiety Sets In
Types of Anxiety and Stress Disorders
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Assessing Anxiety
Anxiety's Reach
Anxiety Factors to Consider
Diagnosing Anxiety and Stress Disorders
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Finding Help
Treatment Options for Anxiety and Stress Disorders
Medications for Anxiety and Stress Disorders
Making Treatment Work for You
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Closing Thoughts
Stress-Busting
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Points to Remember

Program Topics