Health Hotline Magazine | March 2026

We are a nation riddled with anxiety. Whether you suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (hi, it’s me!), social anxiety (me again), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder (or a combination of any of the above), you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults, or close to 20 percent of the popu ation. Anxiety is also the most common mental health issue among children and adolescents and women are twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Even if you don’t have a diagnosable anxiety disorder, it’s likely you sometimes feel anxious. The American Psychiatric Association’s 2025 annual mental health poll revealed that among the 2,204 adults surveyed, 67% were anxious about current world events; 61% were anxious about paying bills; and 53% were anxious about the impacts of climate change. By Lindsay Wilson These Supplements Help Cultivate Calm In the Age of Anxiety,

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