Anxiety can be defined as worry or apprehension about bad things that could potentially happen in the future. While everyone has some anxiety at times, an anxiety disorder is excessive and irrational worry that affects a person's everyday functioning in a negative way.

Everyday ups and downs are just more challenging when you have an anxiety disorder and it can cause problems with your work and home life as well as your social life. Anxiety disorders cause excessive stress and worry not only to the person themselves but also to the people around them. Living with someone who has an anxiety disorder is a challenge in itself.

There is no specific diagnostic test for anxiety disorders. Your doctor or mental health professional will ask you questions about your symptoms and your past history. There are no blood tests that will diagnose anxiety but some tests may be done to rule out physical causes of your symptoms. Imaging studies such as X-Rays, CT scans or MRI tests are rarely needed.

Some types of anxiety tend to run in families so you may be asked about your family history in addition to your own personal symptoms. Psychological testing may be recommended to help determine whether you have other problems such as depression or personality disorder.

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Ed.D., Ph.D., SoundMindz Senior Advisor, the Anxiety Therapy Program is specifically designed to take advantage of the latest Internet technologies available to help you manage and control your anxieties effectively. You will access techniques and therapeutic exercises on-demand and be able to record and view your progress.
By integrating an online workbook, with videos, a daily journal, a mobile app and supporting content, you will have access to the best therapeutic practices to manage your anxieties. We strongly recommend using all the available components in order to receive the full benefit of the program.