Question

Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat are

a.substance abuse disorders
b.compulsive disorders
c.mood disorders
d.anxiety disorders

Answer 1

Anxiety disorders are the mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat are anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders include obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and both social and specific phobias.