Term ID: T1875

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

/generalized-anxiety-disorder/
A chronic mental health condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple life domains lasting at least six months, accompanied by physical symptoms and significant functional impairment.
Example: Persistent worry about work performance, family safety, financial security, and health that interferes with concentration, sleep, and daily activities despite lack of specific threats.

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Reference: DSM-5 (2013)