Perinatal Mood, Anxiety and Related Disorders (PMAD)
As seasons change and the responsibilities and duties of the coming school year approach, it can be overwhelming to think of what lies ahead. Many people struggle with anxiety surrounding the re-immersion into the school year. This is called anticipatory anxiety.¹ Anticipatory anxiety is excessive worry about a future event.² It can happen to people in many different scenarios when facing something big or new in their life.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?