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    Anxiety Disorders

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on anxiety disorders and related issues, including acute stress disorder, depressive disorders, excessive worry, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and social phobia. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories

    Overview

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Treatment

    Complications and Special Situations

    Editorials and Letters

    Improving Practice

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Other AFP Content

    Overview
    Oct 15, 2024 — Diagnosis and Management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the Primary Care Setting   CME   Alg
    Mar 15, 2023 — Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment   Alg   PtEd
    Dec 15, 2022 — Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents   DDx
    Aug 15, 2022 — Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Adults   POC   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2012 — The Physician’s Role in Managing Acute Stress Disorder   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2006 — The Patient with Excessive Worry   PtEd
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jul 15, 2024 — Screening for Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Jul 15, 2024 — Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    May 15, 2024 — Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    May 15, 2024 — Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    May 15, 2024 — Anxiety Screening Is Unlikely to Improve Mental Health Outcomes [Editorials]   FREE
    Aug 15, 2008 — Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Dec 15, 2007 — Screening Instruments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Treatment
    Apr 15, 2025 — Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety and Related Disorders in Older People [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Oct 15, 2024 — Pet Therapy as a Treatment for Anxiety [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Dec 15, 2022 — Pharmacotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 15, 2021 — Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 01, 2020 — Benzodiazepines for Panic Disorder in Adults [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 15, 2019 — Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Benefits of Exercise, Yoga, and Meditation   PtEd
    May 01, 2019 — Psychological and Pharmacologic Treatments for Adults with PTSD [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Oct 01, 2018 — Therapist-Guided, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Nov 01, 2017 — Tapering Patients Off of Benzodiazepines [Curbside Consultation]
    Apr 01, 2016 — Nonpharmaceutical Treatment of Anxiety in Institutionalized Older Adults [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Jan 01, 2016 — Therapist-Supported Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adult Anxiety [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 01, 2015 — Common Questions About Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2014 — Psychological Therapies for Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Apr 01, 2014 — Collaborative Care for Depression and Anxiety [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 15, 2013 — Generalized Anxiety Disorder [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jul 01, 2008 — APA Releases Guidelines on Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Aug 15, 2007 — Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
    Jan 01, 2006 — Post-traumatic Stress Disorder [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    May 01, 2005 — Is Pharmacotherapy Useful in Social Phobia? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jun 01, 2012 — AACAP Updates Recommendations on Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children [Practice Guidelines]
    Editorials and Letters
    Aug 15, 2013 — Risks Associated with Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use [Editorials]
    Nov 15, 1999 — Coming Face-to-Face with Social Phobia [Editorials]
    Improving Practice

    From FPM

    Five Mobile Apps to Help Patients with Anxiety and Depression

    Treating Anxiety and Depression in Primary Care: Reducing Barriers to Access

    Managing Behavioral Health Issues in Primary Care: Six Five-Minute Tools

    Integrating a Behavioral Health Specialist Into Your Practice

    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Mar 15, 2023 — Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Aug 15, 2022 — Help for Anxiety and Panic Disorders [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Apr 15, 2010 — Exercise, Yoga, and Meditation for Anxiety and Depression [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2009 — Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    May 01, 2009 — Generalized Anxiety Disorder [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2006 — Anxiety and Panic: Getting Control over Your Feelings [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2006 — What You Should Know About Worrying Too Much [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Other AFP Content
    Jan 15, 2010 — Recognizing Mental Illness in Culture-bound Syndromes [Curbside Consultation]

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