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anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders occur when normal reactions to stressful events result in the sufferer not being able to cope in everyday life. International classifications of diseases include five major types: generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Incidence rates among children aged between five to 17 are likely to be in the 5% to 10% range. Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, medication, family support and stress management techniques.