As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications
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Key Points:
- The rise in anxiety and other mental health disorders is partly attributed to poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and increased screen time, with experts recommending healthier eating and more exercise as remedies.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications like SSRIs are effective treatments for anxiety, with SSRIs considered safe during pregnancy, while benzodiazepines, though useful short-term, carry risks of addiction and require careful monitoring.
- Increased anxiety medication use, especially among young adults, is linked to social factors such as social media influence, isolation, economic uncertainty, and easier access to prescriptions through primary care and teletherapy.
- Women are more likely than men to take anxiety medications, partly due to higher reported anxiety levels and greater likelihood of diagnosis, while broader
