Anxiety 101

our mental health 101 series is here

Meg Hovious
January 31, 2024

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Introducing our 101 series 📚

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions globally, affecting 18% of the adult population each year. For us, this is more than just a statistic, spotlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of common mental health conditions.

In our 101 series, we aim to share accessible information on common but often misunderstood conditions, serving as a primer for anyone exploring specific mental health conditions for themselves or others.

First up, anxiety.

Anxiety transcends occasional worry or fear. It's a chronic condition, often characterized by an excessive and prolonged sense of apprehension, and can manifest even without a clear or present danger. These disorders encompass a range of conditions, each with its unique symptoms but tied together by the common thread of excessive, irrational fear or worry.

Additional resources for exploring anxiety 📖

For those getting started: What to do when you’re feeling anxious from NPR Life Kit

For the viscerally anxious: On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety by Andrea Peterson

For those in need of a reframe: Future Tense by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

For meditation lovers (and skeptics): Meditation for anxiety with Leslie Booker / 10% Happier

That’s all for now. Keep an eye out for the rest of our 101 series in the coming weeks. And…

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