Anxiety disorders in Asians and Asian Americans

Abstract

This paper provides a brief overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the anxiety disorders, particularly as it relates to Asians and Asian Americans. The diagnostic changes brought by the DSM-5 and the implications of these changes are discussed.

Keywords: Agoraphobia; Anxiety disorders; Asian Americans; Asians; DSM-5; Generalized anxiety; Panic; Social anxiety; Specific phobia.