Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anxiety management for persistent generalised anxiety.

G Butler1, A Cullington, G Hibbert

  • 1University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Oxytocin reduces post-stress sweet snack intake in women without attenuating salivary cortisol.

Physiology & behavior·2019
Same author

Possible Role of Trichothecene Mycotoxins in Virulence of Fusarium graminearum on Maize.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Neonatal hypoglycemia, early-onset diabetes and hypopituitarism due to the mutation in EIF2S3 gene causing MEHMO syndrome.

Physiological research·2018
Same author

Sulfonylurea vs insulin therapy in individuals with sulfonylurea-sensitive permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus, attributable to a KCNJ11 mutation, and poor glycaemic control.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2017
Same author

Implementing a nursing systems framework in a developing country.

International nursing review·2017
Same author

Impact of ERG3 mutations and expression of ergosterol genes controlled by UPC2 and NDT80 in Candida parapsilosis azole resistance.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2017
Same journal

The pressurised leaky funnel: rethinking recruitment, selection and retention in the UK psychiatry workforce.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
Same journal

Cutting through stigma: psychiatry and neurosurgery working together.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
Same journal

A fourth pillar for evidence-based medicine: implications for psychiatry - CORRIGENDUM.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
Same journal

Understanding negative perceptions of psychiatrists on social media: lessons from public discourse and professional self-reflection.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
Same journal

Attachment-informed psychopharmacology in psychiatric care.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
Same journal

Acceptability and accuracy of point-of-care monitoring of lithium levels.

The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science·2026
See all related articles

Anxiety Management, a self-help treatment, significantly reduced symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Improvements were maintained for six months in patients with GAD.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a prevalent mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and related symptoms.
  • Effective and accessible treatments for GAD are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Self-help interventions offer a promising avenue for managing GAD symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of Anxiety Management, a self-help treatment, for individuals diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
  • To evaluate the impact of Anxiety Management on anxiety, depression, and specific problem ratings in GAD patients.
  • To assess the maintenance of treatment gains over a six-month period.

Main Methods:

  • A preliminary controlled investigation was conducted with patients diagnosed with GAD.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Participants received Anxiety Management, a self-help treatment, either immediately or after a 12-week waiting period.
  • Treatment involved managing somatic and cognitive symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and low self-confidence, averaging 8.7 sessions.

    • Main Results:

    • Highly significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and problem ratings were observed post-treatment.
    • Treatment effects were replicated in the waiting list group after they received the intervention.
    • Sustained improvements were noted for six months in both groups, including subgroups with comorbid conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Anxiety Management is an effective self-help treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
    • The intervention leads to significant symptom reduction and sustained benefits for individuals with GAD.
    • The treatment is effective across diverse patient subgroups, including those with co-occurring minor depressive disorder or panic attacks.