The 5th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA)’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) defines the following anxiety disorders:[1]
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Selective Mutism
- Specific Phobia (e.g. fear of spiders)
- Social Anxiety Disorder (also known as social phobia)
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety symptoms and panic attacks can be associated with any of these disorders.