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GAD Risk Factors

There are biological and environmental risk factors for general anxiety disorder. GAD risk factors include the following:
Environmental stressors (e.g., work, school, relationships)
Genetics
Sleep deprivation, sleep inconsistency


Stressful situations in the following areas can intensify symptoms of general anxiety disorder:
Financial concerns
Health
Relationships
School problems
Work problems


Research has shown a 20% risk for GAD in blood relatives of p...Read the full article