Questions about a Disorder?
Anxiety Diagnosis
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.
In some cases your doctor may make a tentative diagnosis and start treatment for that diagnosis. Your response to treatment may help confirm the diagnosis or suggest other possible causes
In some cases your doctor may make a tentative diagnosis and start treatment for that diagnosis. Your response to treatment may help confirm the diagnosis or suggest other possible causes.
Types of Anxiety Disorders:
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Panic Disorder — Panic disorder is anxiety disorder that produces real physical symptoms.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying experience that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm.
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Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder) — Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is diagnosed when people become extremely anxious and fearful in everyday social situations.
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Specific Phobias — A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) worry constantly, even though there is little or nothing to worry about.
Therapy
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.
Medications for Anxiety
Many types of anxiety disorders improve when treated with certain antidepressants, such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Progress Tracker
Track your anxiety symptoms to identify patterns and help with your treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed out or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
Progress tracking for anxiety
Anxiety Questionnaire
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of anxiety and could benefit from professional help.