CHAPTER THREE

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Anxiety Disorders

David M. Bernstein, M.D.

CASE VIGNETTES

Case 1

Mrs. C., a 23-year-old Caucasian female, was referred by her employer for psychiatric evaluation after experiencing difficulties functioning as an accounting assistant. After being on the job for approximately one month, Mrs. C. was called into the supervisor’s office and informed that the other employees in the department had concerns about her mental health. Mrs. C’s supervisor, citing her concerns about general employee morale and performance, recommended a psychiatric evaluation, adding, “I know it must be stressful taking a new job in a new city.” Mrs. C., worried ...

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