A New Was to Approach Treating Anxiety (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 3 people experience debilitating anxiety--the kind that prevents someone from going about their normal life. Women are also more at risk to suffer from anxiety. Yet the roots of anxiety and other anxiety-related diseases, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are still unclear. Credit Ann Martin Usage Restrictions Non commercial with attribution License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.