Introduction Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRDs), as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), encompass a cluster of psychiatric conditions characterized by excessive and maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to somatic symptoms. These disorders often present in medical settings and are associated with significant […]
Category Archives: GAD
Treatment Approaches for GAD
The main treatment approaches for GAD comprise psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy or a combination of both. The often chronic and disabling nature of GAD means that some individuals may fail to respond fully to first-line treatment. Your patients may require a sequential trial of treatments or possibly the use of combination therapy. Given the chronic nature of […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent of all psychiatric disorders, with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) being the most common seen in primary care. Nearly 8% of patients consulting a primary care provider have GAD according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite this, it is a diagnosis that can easily be missed. The good news […]