Hey y'all! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to talk about anxiety as a mental health condition and offer some information and statistics that may be helpful for anyone who listens to this episode. Many people experience anxiety but may not know it to be the case, so having a reference in the form of this episode and being able to name what you may be going through can foster a sense of empowerment and reduce feelings of shame and hopelessness. Know that you are not alone in dealing with anxiety, as many people are going through similar experiences whether they are open about it or not, and there are options to explore that can help improve your everyday life.
I discuss some general information about anxiety to start, and then dive deeper into the following conditions:
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If you have been having suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Hotline is accessible 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
Literature references for the episode: Synopsis of Psychiatry, Sardock & Sardock
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