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Anxiety Disorder Treatment in North Carolina

Expert anxiety treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Same-day appointments available with licensed psychiatric providers specializing in evidence-based anxiety treatment and medication management.

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the United States, affecting 40 million adults (18.1% of the population) annually (NIMH). While everyone experiences occasional anxiety, anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry that interferes with daily activities and quality of life.

Our North Carolina practice specializes in comprehensive anxiety treatment, including FDA-approved medications like Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), Xanax (alprazolam), and Ativan (lorazepam), combined with evidence-based therapy approaches.

Key Anxiety Facts & Statistics:

  • 31.1% of adults experience anxiety disorders in their lifetime (NIMH)
  • • Women are twice as likely to have anxiety disorders (NIMH)
  • • Average age of onset is 11 years old
  • 70-90% treatment response rate with proper care
  • • Only 36.9% receive treatment despite high effectiveness
  • • Early treatment prevents symptom worsening in 80%+ of cases

Anxiety Statistics & Data Points

  • 40 million adults affected annually (18.1%)
  • • Only 36.9% receive treatment (ADAA)
  • • Treatment response rate: 70-90%
  • $42 billion annual economic cost (US)
  • 60% of cases co-occur with depression
  • 6.8 million adults have Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Physical Symptoms

  • • Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
  • • Shortness of breath or hyperventilation
  • • Sweating or hot flashes
  • • Trembling or shaking
  • • Muscle tension or aches
  • • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • • Nausea or stomach problems
  • • Headaches or migraines

Mental/Emotional Symptoms

  • • Excessive worry or fear
  • • Racing or intrusive thoughts
  • • Difficulty concentrating
  • • Feeling restless or on edge
  • • Irritability or mood changes
  • • Sleep disturbances
  • • Avoidance of situations
  • • Fear of losing control

Think You Might Have Anxiety?

Our educational anxiety self-check can help you recognize common symptoms like excessive worry, racing thoughts, and panic, and decide whether it may be time to seek professional support.

Take the Anxiety Self-Check

Ready to Overcome Your Anxiety?

Same-day anxiety evaluations available. Licensed providers specializing in evidence-based anxiety treatment throughout North Carolina.

Same-Day Appointments

Quick access to anxiety evaluation and treatment

All FDA-Approved Medications

Zoloft, Lexapro, Xanax, Ativan, and more

Evidence-Based Therapy

CBT, exposure therapy, and coping strategies

Anxiety Disorder Statistics & Facts

40M

Adults (18.1%) affected annually

Source: NIMH
31.1%

Lifetime prevalence rate

Source: NIMH
2x

Women are twice as likely to have anxiety

Source: NIMH
15M

Adults with social anxiety disorder

Source: ADAA 2022
6.8M

Adults have Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Source: NIMH
25%

Global increase following COVID-19 pandemic

Source: WHO 2021
36.9%

Only 36.9% receive treatment

Source: NIMH
$42B

Annual economic cost

Source: ADAA
60-90%

Success rate with medication + therapy

Source: NIMH

Anxiety Treatment in North Carolina

Our licensed providers offer same-day anxiety evaluations and evidence-based medication management via telepsychiatry across NC.

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