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Anxiety
Where does anxiety come from and what can be done about it? We hear from people experiencing anxiety and ask whether culture plays a part in its development.
Around one in 14 people worldwide experiences anxiety at any one time. This condition can be mild, but at the other extreme, can prevent people from living normal lives. We look at the historical and cultural development of the condition and speak to people experiencing anxiety about what effect it has on them. We also speak with a clinical psychologist to go through the various treatment options.
(Photo: Planet of the Spiders, Doctor Who. Credit: Photograph Library, BBC)
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Sun 27 Apr 201404:32GMT
BBC World Service Online
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Anxiety
Duration: 05:03
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- Wed 23 Apr 201418:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Thu 24 Apr 201401:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Thu 24 Apr 201408:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Sun 27 Apr 201404:32GMTBBC World Service Online
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