Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple aspects of life.

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and frequency of disorders within populations.

Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU)

Discomfort with ambiguous or unpredictable situations, often associated with GAD.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A gold standard psychological treatment for GAD that includes cognitive restructuring and exposure to feared outcomes.

Comorbidity

The occurrence of two or more disorders simultaneously, which complicates treatment and worsens severity.

Lifetime Prevalence

The percentage of individuals who have had a disorder at any point in their lifetime.

Pharmacological Treatments

Medical treatments involving medication, such as SSRIs and SNRIs, used to manage GAD.

Chronic

Continuing for a long time or constantly recurring; often used to describe the nature of GAD.

Relapse Risk

The likelihood of symptoms returning after treatment discontinuation.

Emotional Avoidance

The behavior of avoiding certain emotions, often seen in individuals with anxiety disorders.