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Biological approach to anxiety

The biological approach has two key arguments for the origins of anxiety disorders. First, there is the genetic argument that argues that the disorder is inherited and runs in families. The second argument is that there are neurochemical reasons for anxiety disorders - specifically, levels of noradrenaline and GABA. Both of these explanations are reductionist, looking to explain the complex behaviors of anxiety...

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