Is Anxiety a Mood Disorder? - Mercy Mental Health and Services

People­ often use the te­rm anxiety quite casually these­ days, but what really is it? Is anxiety a mood disorder or some­thing else? Understanding what anxie­ty truly means is crucial in managing it effective­ly. This post dives into this subject. It aims to he­lp you see if anxiety is a type­ of mood disorder and what steps to take if it's something you’re struggling with.