This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anxiety disorders stress disorders and grief, Subject name: Psychiatry
The most prevalent psychiatric illness in the general community is 
Select and explain. 
A. Anxiety disorder, B. Schizophrenia, C. Depression, D. Mood disorders
A: Anxiety disorder
Answer: A: Anxiety disorder 
Explanation: Anxiety disorders, the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses in the general community, are present in 15- 20% of medical clinic patients there are several anxiety disorders namely panic disorder agaraphobia specific phobia obsessive compulsive disorder somatization disorder conversion disorder dissosiation disorder adjustment disorder post traumatic disorder Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 387