Feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life. But when worry, fear or physical symptoms start affecting your relationships, work or daily activities, it may be an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States -and they are highly treatable.
At Banner Health, we provide supportive and effective care to help you regain control and move forward with confidence.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. When you have an anxiety disorder, this response becomes intense, persistent or difficult to manage.
Symptoms can include:
Some people also experience panic attacks, which can feel like a medical emergency. If you ever think you might be having a heart attack or are unsure, seek immediate help.
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There are many forms of anxiety. Common types include:
Your Banner care team can explain the condition that best matches your symptoms and guide treatment.
Anxiety can be influenced by:
Understanding your triggers can help guide the right treatment plan.
Your primary care provider will:
You may be referred to a mental health professional for further evaluation and diagnosis.
If your symptoms ever put you or others in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Most people improve with the right combination of care. Treatment may include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you change unhelpful thought patterns, manage fear and regain confidence in everyday activities.
Your provider may recommend:
Healthy sleep, regular physical activity, relaxation techniques and social support all play a role in feeling better.
Your Banner care team will partner with you to build a plan that fits your needs and supports long-term recovery.
Stress usually has an identifiable cause - such as work deadlines or life changes - and often improves when the situation resolves.
Anxiety can continue even when stressors have passed or may appear without a clear trigger.
If stress becomes overwhelming or constant, anxiety can follow. Treatment can help break this cycle.
Learn more about stress management strategies here.
Reach out if anxiety:
You deserve support - and treatment works.
Banner Health offers:
Our compassionate team is here to help you feel like yourself again.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For 24/7 confidential support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Talk to your doctor about anxiety symptoms or call:
Banner Behavioral Health: 602-254-4357
You are not alone - and healing is possible.
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