Anxiety in medically ill patients.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2006
Abstract
Anxiety disorders and anxiety symptoms are highly prevalent in the general population and more so in the medically ill. They have a number of negative consequences for these patients and may worsen the outcome of the medical illness and increase health care utilization. In the evaluation of these patients, it is of paramount importance to identify the etiology of the anxiety and, in particular, to differentiate primary from secondary anxiety. Management includes medications (especially benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and psychotherapy (particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy).
Volume
8
Issue
3
First Page
228
Last Page
233
ISSN
1523-3812
Published In/Presented At
Mago R, Gomez JP, Gupta N, Kunhel EJ. Anxiety in medically ill patients. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2006 Jun;8(3):228-33. doi: 10.1007/s11920-006-0028-9. PMID: 19817074.
Disciplines
Psychiatry
PubMedID
19817074
Department(s)
Department of Psychiatry
Document Type
Article