One Of The Most Common Illnesses In The U.S. Is Still Stigmatized

As many as 4.3 million American adults who work full-time have experienced an anxiety disorder in the past year, according to a new study.

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SOURCE: Mental Health on Huffington Post – Read entire story here.

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