“What’s Normal Anxiety – And What’s An Anxiety Disorder?”

Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when worrying and fear crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter introduces a special part of the brain called the amygdala and shares the science behind your brain’s threat-detection system, what causes it to malfunction, and the most effective ways of treating an anxiety disorder.

https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_gunter_what_s_normal_anxiety_and_what_s_an_anxiety_disorder