According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.
Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.
People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.
Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.
Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much
Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.
988 – Nuevo y Fácil de Recordar
Hay una forma nueva y fácil de conseguir apoyo en tiempos de crisis – 988 la Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis. Si usted o alguien importante para usted está pensando en el suicidio, llame al 988 ahora. Es gratis, confidencial y disponible 24/7.
Comparta este número para ayudar a conectar a cualquier persona que esté en crisis con un consejero capacitado que escuchará con compasión y que brindará apoyo y recursos de crisis.
RECURSOS
Emergencia: llame al 911 y pida hablar con un Oficial de Intervención de Crisis
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: llame al 988 988lifeline.org
Sordo o con dificultades auditivas – TTY: 998
Línea de Crisis para Veteranos: 988 y luego presione 1
En caso de crisis, llame al 911 o al Equipo de Crisis de VCBH al (866) 998-2243. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que la información que se brinda en SaludSiempreVC.org no debe sustituir la atención médica profesional. Siempre consulte a un médico antes de actuar en base a cualquier información ofrecida por SaludSiempreVC.org
