Clinical diagnosis of anxiety

Although anxiety constitutes the chief symptom of neuroses and functional psychoses, there is little agreement on its definition. This article reviews such definitions, the epidemiology of anxiety, and distinguishes between anxiety, depression and stress.

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Published in:Canadian family physician 1981-07, Vol.27, p.1123-1126
Main Author: Ghadirian, A M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Although anxiety constitutes the chief symptom of neuroses and functional psychoses, there is little agreement on its definition. This article reviews such definitions, the epidemiology of anxiety, and distinguishes between anxiety, depression and stress.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258