ABSTRACT

Anxiety is one of the most common treatable mental disorders. Effective treatments include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques and, occasionally, medication to control muscle tension.2 Anxiety disorders range from generalized feelings of uneasiness to immobilizing bouts of terror.2 Here, we shall discuss the most common anxiety disorders:

• generalized anxiety • phobias • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • post-traumatic stress.