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Rossella Urbani1, Héléne Richard-Lepouriel1,2
1Unité humeur & anxiété, Service des spécialités psychiatriques, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, Rue de Lausanne 20B, 1201 Genève.
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Anxiety disorders are among the most common reasons for consultations in primary care. Often trivialized or masked by somatic complaints, they cause significant psychological distress and functional impairment. The general practitioner plays a key role in early identification, distinguishing anxiety disorders from other psychiatric or somatic conditions, and initiating appropriate management. This article provides a synthesis based on the latest guidelines and is intended for clinicians seeking to strengthen their practice in a field that is both common and challenging.
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