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- Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD), are the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses.
- Both psychotherapy and medication (especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) are effective for treating these disorders, with success rates ranging from 60% to 85%.
- Treatment recommendations for children and older adults are slightly different, but the primary medications remain the same; recent research is exploring new treatment pathways for future options.
Article Abstract
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illness and include disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD). Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are both effective treatments for anxiety disorders, with efficacy between 60% and 85%. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are first-line pharmacologic treatment for GAD, PD, and SAD. Recommendations for treating pediatric and geriatric populations vary slightly, but first-line treatments remain the same. Recent advancements in the treatment of anxiety disorders are limited although research has discovered novel pathways, which may lead to additional treatment options in the future.
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