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Management of generalised anxiety disorder | Author(s) | Sonja Kruger, John Wattis, Stephen Curran |
Journal title | GM (Geriatric Medicine), vol 39, no 9, September 2009 |
Pages | pp 505-512 |
Source | http://www.gerimed.co.uk |
Keywords | Anxiety ; Drugs ; Psychiatric treatment. |
Annotation | Generalised anxiety disorder is common and can present in older people, often in conjunction with depressive symptoms. Pharmacological treatments have included tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and antipsychotics, but a selection of new drugs are now specifically licensed for this disorder. Psychological therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and changing lifestyle factors - such as substance misuse and exercise - are also important to achieve therapeutic success. (KJ/RH). |
Accession Number | CPA-091106207 A |
Classmark | ENP: LLD: LP |
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