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Generalized Anxiety Disorder : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
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Causes Overview Articles

Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition. The cause of GAD is not known, but biological and psychological factors play a role. Stressful life situations or behavior developed through learning may also contribute to GAD. The disorde...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 6, 2008
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition characterized by "free floating" anxiety or apprehension not linked to a specific cause or situation.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, is a disorder characterized by diffuse and chronic worry. Unlike people with phobias or post-traumatic disorders, people with GAD do not have their worries provoked by specific triggers; they may worry about a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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