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Using the Threat Probability Task to Assess Anxiety and Fear During Uncertain and Certain Threat

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Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care.

Danielle H Metzler¹, David Mahoney², John R Freedy¹

¹Trident Family Medicine Residency, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 9228 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406, USA.

|June 5, 2016

Summary

Anxiety disorders require careful evaluation, especially with persistent symptoms or unexplained physical complaints. Integrated care models combining medication and behavioral therapy are key for effective anxiety disorder management.

Keywords:

Anxiety disorders Collaborative care Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder Pharmacologic treatment Primary care Social anxiety disorder

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Primary Care Medicine
Psychology

Background:

Anxiety disorders present with diverse symptoms, often including somatic complaints.
Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing anxiety disorders effectively.
Current treatment paradigms emphasize integrated approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline diagnostic considerations for anxiety disorders in primary care.
To highlight optimal treatment strategies for anxiety disorders.
To project future trends in anxiety disorder management within collaborative care settings.

Main Methods:

Literature review on anxiety disorder diagnosis and treatment.
Analysis of current primary care mental health integration models.
Synthesis of evidence-based pharmacologic and behavioral interventions.

Main Results:

Persistent anxiety symptoms or somatic complaints warrant investigation for anxiety disorders.
Combined pharmacologic and behavioral therapies represent the ideal treatment approach.
Collaborative care models with case managers are expected to enhance holistic treatment planning.

Conclusions:

Anxiety disorders necessitate a thorough diagnostic approach, considering both psychological and somatic presentations.
Multimodal treatment strategies are essential for optimal patient outcomes.
The evolution of primary care towards collaborative models will improve the comprehensive management of anxiety disorders.