Mental Disorders makeup 5 of the 10 leading causes of disability world wide – Anxiety being one of the major shareholders Likely increase approximately 50% by 2020 Most of the conditions respond well to treatment –right approach is vital.More than 90% of the patients turn up in General practitioners’ clinic initially.Socio-economic situation / social taboos resulting in avoidance to seek medical advice.Recent Earthquake disaster in Japan is likely to increase the number by thousands

1. An Overview By

2. Anxiety disorders

4. Anxiety Awareness Board – When ?

5. Anxiety Awareness Board – the logo ? AABP The Drop and ripples represent the concept of “ increasing awareness”

7. Red Color depicts the alarming situation of the anxiety disorders in the country Green Color represents the National Color December 2005 Anxiety Management Guidelines – the Concept White color represents relief from Anxiety

8. Anxiety Awareness Board – Core Members

9. Anxiety Awareness Board – Members

11. AAB Guidelines Highlights

12. AAB Guidelines Contents - highlights

17. Please do not let them become patients… Lets fight Anxiety together