Anxiety: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Anxiety: Using positive thinking

    08/27/08, Healthwise

    Anxiety is having too much fear and worry. Some people have what's called generalized anxiety disorder. They feel worried and stressed about many things. Often they worry about even small things. Some people also may have panic attack

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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Exams and Tests

    06/25/08, Healthwise

    A diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is based on your symptoms, medical history, and a physical examination. Your doctor may also want a mental health assessment, which is an evaluation of your emotional functioning

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  • Social Anxiety Disorder - Exams and Tests

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Social anxiety disorder is diagnosed based on your medical history, physical exam, and sometimes a mental health assessment, which is an evaluation of psychological symptoms.

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  • Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Exams and Tests

    09/16/08, Healthwise

    Panic disorder usually is diagnosed through a medical history and a physical exam. The doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and will listen to your heart, check your blood pressure, and may order blood tests. The doctor may n

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