HuffPost Live discusses anxiety and how to break down the stigmas surrounding this condition. 40,000 Americans suffer from anxiety but 88% of individuals receive inadequate or no treatment. Dr. Karen Cassiday identifes two core issues that individuals struggling with anxiety face when thinking of seeking treatment. The first is stigma; individuals with anxiety know that some of their behavioural may be irrational and they wish that they could do more instead of avoiding issues that cause anxiety. The second problem is access to care; it's hard to find professionals who are trained specifically in this area and are affordable and accessible in a timely manner. Listen for a more in depth perspective on anxiety. http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/anxiety-in-america/53eaaa3778c90ab003000010 |