Treating Anxiety - Ellen Hendriksen, The Great Courses

Have you ever experienced anxiety? Of course you have. It’s that uneasiness in your stomach as you walk into a job interview or the feeling of nervousness on a first date. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing; numerous studies have shown that moderate anxiety enhances performance. But for millions of Americans, anxiety is persistent and excessive, and significantly interrupts daily life. In fact, the National Institutes of Mental Health reports that 31% of adults in the United States experienc