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Dr Shelton is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and clinical professor of psychiatry at the Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, Ky. In addition, Dr Shelton practices psychology in a solo outpatient practice.

Correspondence to Charles I. Shelton, DO, 1030 Monarch St No. 100, Lexington, KY 40513-1843. E-mail: cisdo123{at}alltel.net

Major anxiety disorders are more prevalent in women than in men. Although the tendency toward anxiety disorders appears familial, other factors such as environmental influences can play a role in the risk for anxiety. This clinical review focuses on the pathophysiologic basis for anxiety disorders. It provides brief overviews of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It also summarizes treatment options for patients with anxiety disorders.

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