How to Help Someone With Anxiety (According to 30+ Experts)

I am excited to share my knowledge with UpJourney on how to understand and deal with anxiety. It was a great honor to be part of this article piece that focuses the growth and mental health of individuals.

Anxiety is a feeling that can vary at one time or another in people's lives from an enabling to a crippling experience. The anxiety disorders discussed in the article include separation anxiety, specific phobias, social anxiety, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder; each has a definition with its particular symptoms and manifestations. It talks about various effective clinical treatments, including psychotherapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychotropic medications, with a focus on SSRIs and SNRIs. It also proposes some very practical ways to support loved ones through the act of empathy, meditation, breathing exercises, and guided imagery. Lastly, it identifies that those with moderate and severe anxiety need to be referred for professional help if they are to receive adequate care and support.