Generalized anxiety disorder in the elderly.
Anxiety disorders, especially GAD, are among the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses in the elderly. Unfortunately, research relative to late-onset anxiety syndromes and longitudinal studies of early-onset anxiety syndromes are sparse. Nonetheless, clinicians can properly assess and treat older adults with anxiety disorders and improve their quality of life. Additional research is needed to better elucidate the various presentations of GAD in the elderly and in developing safe, effective, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches.
Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents