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Free Help Available for Sufferers of Anxiety
What do Kim Basinger, Donny Osmond, Barbara Streisand, and 17 million Americans have in common? They have all suffered from an anxiety disorder, America’s most common mental illness. These individuals can experience a variety of symptoms which can include spontaneous panic attacks, endlessly checking and rechecking their actions, persistent, uncontrollable worry and anxiety in social situations.
Anxiety disorders include: Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Phobia, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Individuals may also develop Post -traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), after experiencing a severely distressing or traumatic event. Untreated anxiety disorders often can lead to substance abuse, depression and even suicide.
To help individuals learn about anxiety disorders, their symptoms and effective treatments, Shiloh Family Life and Wellness Services will hold a free program and screening on May 5 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 800 S. Genesee Street from 12:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. as part of a national outreach program. The program includes viewing a video, completing a screening questionnaire, meeting a doctor or mental health professional to review the questionnaire and receiving information about various anxiety disorders and mental illnesses.
"Anxiety disorders bring tremendous suffering and pain to millions of Americans each year," says Mary Guardino, founder of the National Anxiety Disorders Screening Project, "that's the sad news; the good news is that these illnesses can quickly and effectively be treated. Participating in the screening day on (Date) is the first step in finding help."
For additional information call Anita Thomas at (847) 662-6325 or call 1-888-442-2022. Please visit our website at www.freedomfromfear.org. |