Anxiety Quote by Todd Kashdan
““According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in any given twelve-month period one of five American adults is afflicted with an anxiety disorder. The number is higher for teenagers: 25 percent will suffer from a clinically significant anxiety disorder.””
About This Quote
Source Report: National Institute of Mental Health, 2023
Anxiety affects many adults and even more teens, highlighting widespread mental‑health challenges.
In simple terms: Anxiety is common, especially among teens.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address anxiety early.
Themes
mental health
adolescents
prevalence
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
statistical
When to use this quote
- school counseling
- workplace wellness
- family support
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
epidemiology
risk factors
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support teens with anxiety?
- What policies reduce anxiety prevalence?
A Different Perspective
Statistics don’t capture individual experiences or severity.
