Join us as we de-mystify the diagnosis, talk treatment strategies, parse through pharmaceutical options, and figure out follow-up in Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Dr. Dheepa Sekar (@DheepaSekarMD)! Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns in our country and this episode will give you the tools to address it in clinic!

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak; Definitions
Differential diagnosis for GAD
Counseling about diagnosis
Initial guidance on first-line management, apps for mindfulness
Prescribing basics, SSRI and SNRI considerations
Bridging with hydroxyzine and buspirone
Monitoring treatment response
Managing side effects
Tapering medication
Alternative agents, atypical antipsychotics, and benzos
Take Home points, Outro

Credits

Producer, Scriptwriter, Show Notes, Infographic/Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Production Team: PodPaste
Guest: Dheepa Sekar MD

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#335 Generalized Anxiety Disorder