
Learn how women are affected differently
Anxiety in Women
Anxiety disorders are considered the most common mental illness in America. Data provided by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America indicates that as many as 40 million adults across the nation struggle with anxiety disorders. This accounts for a little over 18% of the overall population of the United States. Although anxiety disorders are highly treatable, like many mental health conditions, a small percentage of those who struggle with the illness will ever seek help at a treatment center. Data from the same report suggest that less than 40% of those with an anxiety disorder will receive the potentially life-changing help they need to learn to manage their symptoms.
Anxiety affects men and women differently. In general, women are twice as likely to struggle with anxiety disorders. This statistic includes all types of anxiety. Whether it's a generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, specific phobias, or social anxiety disorders, women are generally considered twice as likely to experience persistent symptoms.