psychiatric disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Antidepressant medications (eg, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrinereuptake inhibitors) Anxiolytic medications (eg, benzodiazepines,buspirone) Psychotherapy Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, may also be effective ( Treatment references ), though typically symptoms do not diminish until the dose is gradually increased to the upper recommended range. Psychotherapy, usually cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be both supportive and problem-focused ( Treatment references ). Relaxation techniques, hypnosis, exercise, improved sleep, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are also often helpful. 