5 Major Types of Anxiety Disorders

According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety affects up to 30 percent of adults.

Understanding the way anxiety can affect your mental health is important.

Here are the five major types of anxiety disorders that adults deal with:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder-involving persistent worrying and anxiety without any specific triggers.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-constant and unwanted compulsions, including mental issues.
• Panic Disorder-involving recurring or unexpected panic attacks.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): anxiety from a terrifying, stressful event.
• Social Phobia: a fear of crowds and being judged by large groups.