18 Out of 100 People
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.
SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS
Para recibir servicios de psicoterapia, ayuda con alimentos, atención médica, albergue, asistencia legal, transporte y mucho más, llame al 211 y pida ayuda para obtener los servicios que usted necesita. Disponible las 24 horas del día todos los días.
El grupo de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Ventura ofrece ayuda con la vivienda, alimentos, empleo, servicios para la familia y asistencia legal. Visite www.ca-vc.org/Default.aspx (en español).
EMPLEO
En inglés:
- Ventura County One-Stop Job & Career Centers: Para información sobre cómo encontrar empleos, preparar un currículum vitae (resumen de su experiencia) y más:
www.venturacountyjcc.org
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Oficina de Oxnard-Ventura:
(805) 385-2400,
oficina de Thousand Oaks: (805) 371-6279
