New research says that any girl or woman over the age of 13 should get an anxiety screening test.

Here’s why, and what to know about these tests.

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The announcement came in the form of aresearch-backed reporthighlighting just how effective an anxiety screening can be.

They found that anxiety symptoms decreased after therapy and, in some cases, medication.

(A persons experience with anxiety can also be deeply shapedby their race and the prejudices they face.)

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The researchers added that anxiety disorders can begin in girls as young as 11.

For too long, many peopleespecially womenhave lived with their anxiety without getting the help they need.

Hopefully these screening recommendations will start to change that.

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