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Matthew T Bernstein¹, Kristin A Reynolds¹, Lorna S Jakobson¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

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Individuals seeking anxiety treatment desire comprehensive information on effectiveness and side effects but often don't receive it. Providing accessible, evidence-based resources can empower informed decisions for better anxiety management.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry and Psychology
Health Communication
Consumer Health Information

Background:

Anxiety treatment decisions are complex due to numerous options.
Existing resources often lack consumer-centric information.
Understanding patient information needs is crucial for effective anxiety management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate patient information needs and preferences regarding anxiety treatment options.
To assess the importance of various information topics for individuals considering anxiety treatment.
To compare information received versus desired across different samples and demographics.

Main Methods:

A web-based survey was employed for data collection.
Participants were recruited from a peer-support association website and clinical settings (psychology and psychiatry).
Data were gathered on information importance, past receipt, and sources.

Main Results:

Participants desired broad information on anxiety treatments but reported insufficient receipt.
Clinic samples prioritized information topics more highly than the self-help sample.
Key information sought includes treatment effectiveness, mechanisms, pros/cons, discontinuation, and side effects.

Conclusions:

Current information sources inadequately meet the comprehensive needs of individuals seeking anxiety treatment information.
Clinical visits offer limited opportunities for detailed information delivery.
Web-based and brochure formats with evidence-based information can enhance informed decision-making for anxiety treatment.