This series describes five anxiety disorders and provides professional level criteria as well as current treatment possibilities:

PANIC DISORDER AND AGORAPHOBIA
Identifies criteria for these disorders and specific symptoms associated with panic attacks. Examines how panic disorder can be confused with other medical conditions and explores its relationship to the development of agoraphobia. 22 minutes

SPECIFIC AND SOCIAL PHOBIAS
Identifies criteria for these disorders and various phobias common in the general population. Explores some avoidant and reactive behaviors surrounding phobias and use of exposure therapy, relaxation and medication in the treatment approach. 22 minutes

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Identifies criteria for this disorder, commonly known as OCD and one of the most prevalent of all psychiatric disorders. Explores ritualized behaviors associated with the disorder and resulting adverse effects, as well as neurological findings unique to OCD. 21 minutes

ACUTE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDERS
Identifies criteria for these disorders and the disabling symptoms that may arise with those affected by trauma. Examines how Acute Stress Disorder can evolve into a more chronic condition and the need for early intervention. 24 minutes

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
Identifies criteria for this disorder and the manner in which anxiety can become a pervasive reality in people's lives. Examines the emerging link between depression and anxiety, and some of the limitations that can arise with individuals who struggle daily with this functional disorder. 20 minutes