In this video, Professor Dr. Milan Latas highlights the high prevalence of comorbidity in anxiety disorders, with 50% or more of patients having additional psychiatric conditions. Common comorbidities include other anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Anxiety disorders are chronic, which can lead to secondary conditions like depression. Substance use can both precede and result from anxiety, with some individuals self-medicating. Personality disorders, particularly borderline and avoidant personality disorders, can also contribute to the onset of anxiety disorders.
Professor Dr. Milan Latas Belgrade
University School of Medicine and Clinic for Psychiatry, Clinical Center of Serbia
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