Of those who do get treatment, a significant portion are not adequately and successfully treated. Public health researchers have documented that not only is this a difficult question to answer, but there is no specific answer, rather a combination of reasons that cause this phenomenon. Individuals feel extremely ashamed and stigmatized. Individuals feel that they can handle the situation on their own. Individuals do not have appropriate financial or insurance resources.
Individuals feel concerned about the treatments.
Individuals don't know if treatment will work. Anxiety and depressive illnesses are real, treatable medical illnesses. They are extremely prevalent, extremely chronic and extremely impairing. Treatment will result not only in a reduction of symptoms, but new opportunities for a better life and better relationships with family and friends. Seeking help is only a click away.