What is GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more ... read more

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Understanding GAD - and the Symptoms Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. read more

Generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. read more

Generalized anxiety disorder, also known simply as GAD, is a mental illness that effects between 4% - 7% of people over the course of their lifetime. An additional 4% of people may experience anxiety symptoms to a lesser extent. read more