Anxiety Disorders are a group of disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear. Anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to immediate stimuli. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, and Selective Mutism.
Treatment may include lifestyle changes, counselling, and medications. Medications, such as antidepressants or beta-blockers, may improve symptoms. Counselling may consist of behavioral therapy or as well as motivational therapy. At ReACH, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), the current FDA Approved Protocol for the treatment of Depression and Anxiety is also used.