The most common of emotional disorders, anxiety disorders affect millions of people. Symptoms may include overwhelming panic and fear, obsessive thoughts, painful memories, recurring nightmares and an array of physical symptoms like feeling ill, heart palpitations, muscle tension and startling easily. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder which brings an overwhelming combination of physical and psychological distress; phobias, significant discomfort with social situations; or any other excessive or persistent fear.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Adolescent Medicine
A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care for teens and young adults.
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Psychiatry (Pediatrics)
Pediatric mental health care from pediatric psychiatrists offering assessment and personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other emotional or behavioral concerns.
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Psychiatry
A department providing mental health and behavioral health care, including therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders, with personalized support and professional …
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BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center
A center within the Department of Psychiatry providing inpatient mental health and stabilization services, with evaluation, treatment, and support for a range of behavioral health…
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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
A pediatric development center within Pediatric Specialty Care where a child behavioral specialist evaluates and treats conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning differences, and …