As part of National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, UIC will offer free screening and information to help people learn about anxiety disorders, their symptoms and effective treatments.

The program includes a video and information about anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses. Participants can complete a screening questionnaire, review it with a mental health professional and receive a referral if necessary.

Wednesday, May 2
9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Nutrition and Wellness Center
Outpatient Care Center
1801 W. Taylor St.

More than 19 million Americans, including such celebrities as Naomi Judd, Kim Bassinger, Marc Summers and Earl Campbell, suffer from an anxiety disorder. They may struggle with feelings of nervousness, fear, chronic worrying, obsessive, ritualistic behaviors or a persistent sense that something is wrong.

Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms of anxiety mimic symptoms of other medical illnesses and frequently go undiagnosed.