TREATMENT RESEARCH

Generalized anxiety disorder

Glossary · Published 2026-05-18 · Last reviewed 2026-09-23

Share this

EmailXText

Plain-language definition

A chronic condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday issues.

This term is specific to research interpretation and is defined on AnxietyResearch. Shrinktionary, the network's language layer, doesn't currently carry a canonical entry for it.

Why it matters

It is one of the most common mental health disorders, significantly impacting daily functioning.

How it appears in anxiety research

The focus of studies examining long-term pharmacological and psychological management.

Related terms

Related reports or summaries

Your next step in The Shrink Network

Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.

Share this

EmailXText

Your next step in The Shrink Network

You are here: AnxietyResearch, the evidence layer of The Shrink Network.

Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.

Get clinical care at shrinkMD

Want to understand more first?