Did you know that “Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric illnesses, with a lifetime prevalence estimated at 31%.[1] According to a 2014 Canadian survey on the sociodemographic characteristics associated with anxiety and mood disorders, about 24% of Canadians will report having suffered from an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.[2] Despite this significant prevalence, anxiety disorders are frequently underdiagnosed[3] and remain untreated in about 40% of diagnosed patients..[4][5]“
Did you also know that “Psychotherapy plays an important role in the management of anxiety disorders, with several meta-analyses have shown the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),[12][13] exposure therapy[12][13] and mindfulness-based Therapy.[14]“