What are the common treatments for generalized anxiety disorder?

What are the common treatments for generalized anxiety disorder?

Christopher Reist (Academic Psychiatrist, Co-Author of “Psychiatry”) gives expert video advice on: What are the common treatments for generalized anxiety disorder?; Is there anything I can do to avoid developing generalized anxiety disorder? and more...

The common treatments for generalised anxiety disorder include pharmacotherapy, which is treatment with medications. These medications typically involve anti-depressants, and most often the serotonin-reuptake inhibitors like fluoxetine or citalopram. Psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapies, can also be very useful in helping with dealing with the symptoms. There are other things that could be done in terms of lifestyle, such as avoiding stimulants such as caffeine, chocolate, and other things that are known to amp up your system. It is as important to get treatment for generalised anxiety disorder as other mental illnesses; psychiatrists and other mental health professionals have a lot of options available to help people.