Adultos con Enfermedad Mental

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.

Desea información? ¿Busca apoyo? Explore este sitio web para obtener información sobre recursos locales y nacionales.

Para comenzar, conozca sobre La recuperación de una enfermedad mental y vea los Recursos Locales del Condado de Ventura.

Para ver una introducción sobre la salud mental y las enfermedades mentales, vea Depresión, la Ansiedad y los Trastornos Mentales.

¿Alguna vez ha escuchado a alguien afirmar que las enfermedades mentales son contagiosas? Vea Mitos y Realidades para leer sobre este mito y otros muy comunes.

Si desea sugerir otros temas y recursos que serían útiles aquí, por favor contáctenos: MHSA@ventura.org.