The vast majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care.

Success of treatment varies among people. Some may respond to treatment after a few months, while others may need more than a year. Treatment may be complicated if people have more than one anxiety disorder or suffer from depression or substance abuse. This is why treatment must be tailored to the individual.

Although treatment is individualized, several standard approaches have proved effective. Therapists will use one or a combination of these therapies. Learn more about treatment.