APPROACHING ANXIETY: MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND MENTAL WELL-BEING

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop practical, evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat anxiety, considering demographic differences and specific challenges. To achieve this objective, we conducted a narrative literature review in academic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, Virtual Health Library, Lilacs and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria cover works published in the last 10 years, free of charge, available in full and related to the proposed theme. On the other hand, the exclusion criteria include works published outside the selected period, repeated, unrelated to the proposed theme and incomplete. In data analysis, 50 articles were read in full, in addition to consulting 2 websites to obtain epidemiological data. Of these, only 5 were included in the study. The theoretical framework was organized into distinct topics, providing a solid basis for the analysis of anxiety. These topics covered psychological theories that explore its origins and manifestations, biological factors that influence its development, and a variety of effective interventions in managing and treating this complex phenomenon. By approaching each topic separately, it was possible to examine in detail the multiple facets of anxiety , providing a clearer and more comprehensive view of this relevant topic. The research highlighted a growing concern about anxiety disorders, compounded by sociocultural pressures and contemporary challenges. This encompasses the incessant search for validation on social networks, as well as in the family and social spheres, generating increasing uncertainty in relation to social approval and the paradigms established in society.