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Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorders.

Rosa Joseph¹, Ashley Falk¹, Shannon Smith²

¹Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health - Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 West Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306.

|April 10, 2023

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder (PD) are common, characterized by excessive worry and panic attacks, respectively. Screening and combined treatments show effectiveness for these anxiety disorders.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorder (PD), are prevalent mental health conditions.
GAD involves persistent excessive worry impacting daily life, while PD is marked by recurrent unexpected panic attacks.
Differential diagnosis is crucial, requiring assessment for conditions like hyperthyroidism and cardiac issues before confirming anxiety disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diagnostic criteria and screening recommendations for GAD and PD.
To highlight validated screening tools and effective treatment modalities for GAD and PD.
To acknowledge ongoing research into novel therapeutic approaches for anxiety disorders.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic criteria for GAD and PD.
Summary of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations for various age groups.
Identification of validated screening tools, including the GAD-7 and PDSS.
Overview of established and emerging treatment strategies.

Main Results:

USPSTF recommends anxiety screening for adults up to age 64 and children/adolescents aged 8-18.
The GAD-7 and PDSS are validated self-report tools for screening GAD and PD, respectively.
Combined pharmacotherapy (SSRIs/SNRIs) and psychotherapy are effective for GAD and PD.

Conclusions:

Early screening and diagnosis are essential for managing GAD and PD.
Validated tools like GAD-7 and PDSS facilitate effective screening.
Evidence-based treatments, including medication and psychotherapy, offer significant benefits for patients with GAD and PD, with research exploring new avenues like psychedelic-assisted therapy.