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Routine anxiety screenings recommended for adults under 65

Clip: 9/29/2022 | 4m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Sue Heguy, of CarePlus NJ, discusses recommendation by US Preventive Services Task Force

Data reveals anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health complaints among adults, with more than 40% of women in the U.S. and about a quarter of all men suffering from the symptoms. Now, for the first time, a federal task force is recommending that all adults under the age of 65 are routinely screened for anxiety, regardless of symptoms.

09/29/2022

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