Key Points A variety of pharmacological agents are effective for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The SSRIs and SNRIs are first-line pharmacological agents for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines are effective, rapidly acting and well-tolerated, but are associated with…
Overview Clinical challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety are abundant in the general hospital setting: discerning normal from pathologic anxiety, differentiating medical from psychiatric causes, and choosing effective therapeutic approaches. In addition to a knowledge of medical and…
Key Points A variety of pharmacological agents are effective for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The SSRIs and SNRIs are first-line pharmacological agents for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines are effective, rapidly acting and well-tolerated, but are associated with…
Key Points Incidence Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health problem in the US, and are associated with marked distress and functional impairments in multiple domains. Epidemiology/Pathophysiology The pathogenesis of anxiety disorders likely resides in the interaction of innate…