Skip to main content

NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health^®

Follow NCCAM: Read our disclaimer about external links Read our disclaimer about external links

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million Americans age 18 years and older (about 18 percent) in a given year. Effective conventional treatments for anxiety disorders are available, and research is uncovering new treatments that can help. NCCAM-funded research studies have investigated several natural products and mind and body practices for anxiety.

For Consumers

General Information

Research Spotlights

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Inflammation and Anxiety in Healthy Young Adults
(07/19/11)
Transcendental Meditation Helps Young Adults Cope With Stress
(12/14/09)
Study Shows Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety Symptoms
(08/03/09)
Acupuncture May Help Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(06/01/07)
Self-Hypnosis Beneficial for Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy
(12/15/06)

Safety Information

Kava Linked to Liver Damage (
09/10/10
)

For Health Professionals

NCCAM Clinical Digest

Clinical Digest: Stress and Relaxation Techniques

Scientific Literature

Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)