Hidden anxiety is not actually a clinical term. Hidden anxiety refers more to symptoms of anxiety that are underlooked in the DSM. The purpose of this video is to raise awareness on less common signs of anxiety that people may not notice. Someone with or without an official diagnosis of anxiety disorder may still experience these symptoms. Do you have a friend or know someone who may be experiencing signs of anxiety that are hard to pick up?
Disclaimer: Do not use this video to self diagnose yourself or someone else. To receive a proper diagnosis, a professional is recommended. You can, however, use this video as a guide when explaining your symptoms to your doctors.
According to the American Psychological Association, people with anxiety have a future-oriented fear which leads them to avoid anything that could potentially trigger a stress response. In 2017, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that approximately 40 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, but recent surveys show that only 36.9% of those suffering from it seek treatment. This might be because most people with anxiety worry about the judgment of others and how the stigma against mental illness might negatively affect their lives.
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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Kelly Soong & Gabrielle LaFrank
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Winshard (Talented animator: https://www.youtube.com/user/NathanShawnRockheart/videos)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
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Anxiety is an enhanced state in which one is extremely sensitive to detecting potential threats. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one type of anxiety disorder that is known to be associated with excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things. It can severely impact one’s daily life and can be daunting. This video outlines the key features of GAD and ways to cope with it.
This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Abeer Adil, Ali Hamade, Mina Hanna, and Sagaana Thushiyenthan.
Copyright McMaster University 2018.
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