Definition of GAD

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General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a disorder that little is understood about. It is unknown what the precipitating factors are, or what the predisposing factors are. Many believe that it is a state that is a chronic, residual effect of other anxiety disorders. People are usually given this diagnosis when they have some of the diagnostic criteria of other anxiety disorders, but do not meet the full criteria for them. More than 50% of those with generalized anxiety disorder are also diagnosed with having a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder

National Institute of Mental Health's Anxiety Hotline-1-888-826-9438

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