As you probably know from personal experience, anxiety can be a lot of things — a cause of insomnia, a roadblock to living your best life or a demon you have to fight off if you want to ...

There are several types of drugs available to treat mental illnesses. Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, antipsychotics, mood-stabilizers, and stimulants.

Anxiety among older adults is a common health concern, but some medications may help ease symptoms. These medications include duloxetine, escitalopram, buspirone, venlafaxine, and sertraline.