Anxiety Disorders – an Outline - Psychology

Study on college students = 10-15% of normal college students. Subclinical symptoms (e.g. intrusive thoughts, checking) precipitated by life stress (Parkinson & Rachman, 1981). Gender: 50-60% female. Onset adolescence – mid 20s. Males 13-15; females 20-24. More insidious onset typical. Course: continuous. 10-15% progressively deteriorating course ................
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