Generalized anxiety disorder risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani
Overview
Risk factors for developing generalized anxiety disorder include a positive family history, early adulthood, and a recent life stressor.
Risk Factors
- Behavioral inhibition
- Childhood adversities
- Genetic predisposition
- Harm avoidance
- Negative affectivity (neuroticism)
- Parental over-protection[1]
References
- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.