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        "msgid": "anxiety-can-be-a-psychological-symptom-not-a-diagnosis-1793159618",
        "date": "2026-10-28 09:31:14",
        "title": "Anxiety Can Be a Psychological Symptom, Not a Diagnosis",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Anxiety may be a response to life pressures or a symptom of another mental health condition, and does not necessarily indicate an anxiety disorder. A Yale psychiatrist says its onset, context and accompanying symptoms should be assessed, with professional help recommended when anxiety persists or disrupts daily life.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Anxiety can arise as a response to life pressures\nor as a symptom of another mental health condition. Understanding its\ncause is therefore an important step towards choosing the right\ntreatment.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Rego, MD, a psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor at\nYale School of Medicine, said anxiety is a common psychological symptom\nthat can occur in various psychiatric disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Writing on Psychology Today on Tuesday (27 October), local time, Rego\nsaid anxiety does not always indicate an anxiety disorder. It can also\naccompany depression or emerge when someone faces severe pressures, such\nas divorce, job loss, financial problems or the death of a family\nmember.<\/p>\n<p>According to Rego, anxiety is the brain\u2019s response to a perceived\nthreat, although the source of that threat is not always clear. This\ndiffers from fear, which usually arises when a person knows specifically\nwhat is threatening them.<\/p>\n<p>Rego said the age at which symptoms first appear, the type of\ncomplaint, a person\u2019s life circumstances and any accompanying symptoms\nshould all be considered in understanding their condition.<\/p>\n<p>In children and adolescents, anxiety may be linked to temperament,\nthe family environment, bullying or problems at school. In adults, newly\nemerging anxiety may also be associated with life pressures or\ndepression.<\/p>\n<p>In older people, meanwhile, anxiety should be assessed alongside\nother symptoms, including changes in mood and cognitive ability. A\nprofessional assessment is needed to determine whether the symptoms are\nrelated to a psychological disorder or a particular medical\ncondition.<\/p>\n<p>Rego stressed that people who feel anxious need not immediately\nconclude that they have a mental disorder. However, if anxiety lasts\nlonger than expected, interferes with daily activities or is accompanied\nby other symptoms, an assessment by a mental health professional can\nhelp identify its cause and determine appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the context in which anxiety arises allows treatment to\nbe tailored to each person\u2019s needs and circumstances.<\/p>",
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