Reducing Your Risk of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Authors:

Amy Scholten, MPH

Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Poor sleep and energy or caffeinated drinks can increase the risk of anxiety. Create good sleep habits. Avoid drinks with caffeine to reduce the risk of anxiety.

References

Anxiety Treatment. Anxiety and Depression Association of America website. Available at: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/treatments.
DeMartini J, Patel G, Fancher TL. Generalized anxiety disorder. Ann Intern Med. 2019;170(7):ITC49-ITC64.
Generalized anxiety disorder. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/generalized-anxiety-disorder.

Contributors

Adrian Preda, MD

Last Updated:

2022-11-01

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