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    As many as 450 million people suffer from this disorder and nearly 1 million people commit suicide every year. 1 in 4 families worldwide is likely to have at least one member with this disorder. Fifty percent of those who develop this disorder have developed it by the age of 11 and 80% have developed it by age 20. It is more common in women than men. 
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 7 July 2015

You can try some of our self help steps listed here http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/12-tips-help-relieve-anxiety-and-depression. But if that does not help, please consult a specialist listed below

Your support team: Who can help

  • General practitioner
  • Psychologists and psychiatrists
  • Mental health nurse practitioners
  • Social workers in mental health
  • Occupational therapists in mental health
  • Counsellors
  • Complementary health practitioners
  • Other specialists as required
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  • A man in a suit and with his work bag, sitting on steps, looking downwards and worried
    12 Tips To Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression
    Kam Gillar, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, helps you cope with easy strategies. Plus, how to stop the negative chatter in your head. Feeling low, worried, negative? The following strategies will help you cope better and put the spring back in your step.  1. Take time-out Practice slow, relaxed breathing, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps to calm your mind. Start to form a habit of…
  • Anxiety Disorder
    What is anxiety disorder Everyone feels anxious at some points in their life. But the anxiety passes once the stressful situation is over. For people with anxiety disorder, the feelings of anxiety are ongoing and don’t subside. They cause great distress and get in the way of them leading a normal life. As many as 450 million people suffer from this disorder and nearly 1 million people commit suicide every year. 1 in 4 families worldwide is likely to have at least…