Oregon Health & Science University: New Recommendations for Early Detection, Treatment of Unrecognized Anxiety Disorders in Women, Adolescent Girls
June 09, 2020
June 09, 2020
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release:
Nearly 40% of women are affected by anxiety disorders, mental health conditions characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry, during their lifetimes. This is twice the rate of men. Despite this high prevalence and availability of methods for screening and treatment, only 20% of affected people seek care for these conditions.
To improve detection of unrecognized anxiet . . .
Nearly 40% of women are affected by anxiety disorders, mental health conditions characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry, during their lifetimes. This is twice the rate of men. Despite this high prevalence and availability of methods for screening and treatment, only 20% of affected people seek care for these conditions.
To improve detection of unrecognized anxiet . . .