Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent type of psychological disorder in the United States. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2015), reports show 40 million adults in the United States are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which is 18% of the population. Additionally, National surveys show that women are 60% more likely to develop an anxiety disorder than men (National Institute of Mental Health). The American College Health Association reported approximately 23% suffer from anxiety, and 32% suffer from stress, which affected their function in the past 12 months (Holliday et al., 2016).
High levels of anxiety symptoms in college students can cause detrimental consequences to their academic achievement. …show more content…
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where individuals have a hard time staying and falling asleep. The development of insomnia can lead to detrimental consequences for individuals with anxiety. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey reported 48% individuals indicated they fell asleep accidently during the day at least once in the past month and 4.7% indicated they fell asleep behind the wheel in the past month (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention). Unintentionally falling asleep while in school can lead to falling behind in classes and receiving poor grades in school. Unintentionally falling asleep at work can lead to unemployment because the individual may be fired from their job. Additionally, falling asleep behind the wheel can lead to an increased risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident, which could lead to serious injury or …show more content…
A national survey shows 48.2% of individuals who are diagnosed with social anxiety disorder had a history of alcohol use disorder, while 29.3% experience anxiety use disorder without a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder (.....). Many individuals that experience anxiety use drinking to reduce their fears of social interactions with other individuals. Socially anxious individuals believe alcohol will help reduce the tension they experience, increase sociability, and give them liquid courage (Ham, Zamboanga, Olthuis, Casner, & Bui (2010). As a result of this belief, socially anxious individuals may consume an excessive amount of alcohol. Additionally, socially anxious individuals who do not develop proper coping mechanisms for their anxiety or seek proper treatment are at risk for alcohol related problems, if they use alcohol as their form of coping. An increase in consumption of alcohol can lead to major health problems, poor judgement, problems with family and friends, and problems with work and
High levels of anxiety symptoms in college students can cause detrimental consequences to their academic achievement. …show more content…
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where individuals have a hard time staying and falling asleep. The development of insomnia can lead to detrimental consequences for individuals with anxiety. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey reported 48% individuals indicated they fell asleep accidently during the day at least once in the past month and 4.7% indicated they fell asleep behind the wheel in the past month (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention). Unintentionally falling asleep while in school can lead to falling behind in classes and receiving poor grades in school. Unintentionally falling asleep at work can lead to unemployment because the individual may be fired from their job. Additionally, falling asleep behind the wheel can lead to an increased risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident, which could lead to serious injury or …show more content…
A national survey shows 48.2% of individuals who are diagnosed with social anxiety disorder had a history of alcohol use disorder, while 29.3% experience anxiety use disorder without a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder (.....). Many individuals that experience anxiety use drinking to reduce their fears of social interactions with other individuals. Socially anxious individuals believe alcohol will help reduce the tension they experience, increase sociability, and give them liquid courage (Ham, Zamboanga, Olthuis, Casner, & Bui (2010). As a result of this belief, socially anxious individuals may consume an excessive amount of alcohol. Additionally, socially anxious individuals who do not develop proper coping mechanisms for their anxiety or seek proper treatment are at risk for alcohol related problems, if they use alcohol as their form of coping. An increase in consumption of alcohol can lead to major health problems, poor judgement, problems with family and friends, and problems with work and