Strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety.
The purpose of this article is to summarize strategies for effectively managing the symptoms of anxiety. The distinction between the cognitive, physiological and behavioral components of fear and anxiety is explained and various treatment targets are outlined. Empirically-supported strategies that are effective in alleviating common symptoms of anxiety are reviewed. These include various forms of psychosocial intervention (i.e., cognitive and behavioral therapies), pharmacotherapy, in addition combined treatment approaches. Expert consensus guidelines, prognostic factors, patient preferences and accessibility issues are discussed with regard to treatment selection in addition to emerging challenges in the field and future research directions.
Asmundson
Gordon J G
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Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada. gordon.asmundson@uregina.ca
Taylor
Steven
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Bovell
Candice V
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Collimore
Kelsey
K
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005104:Expert Testimony; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents