Program Information
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses
affecting adults, with an estimated 40 million adult Americans
suffering from at least one anxiety disorder.
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America
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affecting adults in the U.S.
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Baltimore, Maryland
December 2, 2009
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
and Treatment of
Improving the Diagnosis
Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, is a chronic,
persistent, and disabling condition that is associated
with significant use of health care resources in primary
care. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates that
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GAD affects nearly 7 million American adults.
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For most patients, their anxiety produces a degree of suffering
that is often underestimated. Patients with GAD are characterized
by excessive, unrealistic worry that lasts six months or more;
the anxiety may focus on issues such as health, money, career,
timeliness, repairs, or the security of their children.
GAD is highly comorbid with other physical and psychiatric
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disorders, and it may make treatment of other disorders difficult.
In addition to chronic worry and irritability, physical symptoms
may include trembling, muscular aches, insomnia, abdominal
upsets, headaches, and dizziness. Patients with GAD are likely to
Diagnosis and
seek help for these related physical symptoms, but not discuss
their psychological problem. Treatment of
Goal Generalized
This conference provides a unique opportunity for health
professionals to enhance their clinical practice and Anxiety
improve outcomes for patients who have generalized
anxiety disorder, especially women and geriatric patients. The
program focuses on effective diagnosis, appropriate selection of
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psychosocial and pharmacological therapies, comorbid illnesses,
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helping patients understand GAD, and reducing the stigma often
associated with mental health disorders.
Target Audiences
Primary Care, Family, and General Physicians • Psychiatrists
Physician Assistants • Psychologists • Social Workers
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Certified Counselors and Therapists
December 2, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland
A Must-Attend CME Conference for Clinicians
Location
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Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Parking is available for $25 at the hotel. A limited number of
rooms are available. Contact ADAA at 240-485-1032 for details.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants should be able to:
• Differentially diagnose and treat generalized anxiety disorder
with respect to gender differences, age, and comorbidity.
• Identify patients who would benefit by referral to other
providers based on differential diagnosis.
• Critically evaluate and discuss controversies in patient
diagnosis and treatment.
• Engage patients in understanding the disorder and
recognizing the need for treatment and support.
Accreditation
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
ADAA is a national organization of clinicians and researchers
dedicated to improving the lives of those with anxiety
and anxiety-related disorders through research, training,
collaboration, and advocacy. Learn more at www.adaa.org.
Agenda and Faculty
8:30 Registration
9:00 Diagnosis, Course, and Complications of
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Mark Pollack, MD — chair
Director, Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress
Disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
10:00 Treating GAD in Primary Care Settings
Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH
Professor and Chairman, Department of Family
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Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the
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Psychologists ADAA is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor 7 continuing education credits for
psychologists. ADAA maintains responsibility for this program and
its content.
Social Workers This program is approved by the National
Association of Social Workers for 7 continuing education credits.
Counselors This program has been approved by the National
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Board for Certified Counselors for 7 continuing education credits.
with the rules of AACME, disclosure is required of all faculty and
all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests will
1:00 Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women
Katherine Shear, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University
School of Social Work
2:00 Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Older Adults
Eric Lenze, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Washington
University School of Medicine
3:00 Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse
Susan Sonne, PharmD, BCPP
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacy,
Medical University of South Carolina
4:00 Closing Comments
Contact ADAA at 240-485-1032 or conference@adaa.org.
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What is your health specialty?
☐ Family/Primary care physician
☐ Psychiatrist
☐ Psychologist
☐ Social worker
What is your primary setting?
☐ Private/group psychiatric practice
☐ Hospital, psychiatric
☐ Hospital, general
☐ 10 percent or less
☐ 11-25 percent
☐ 5 percent or less
☐ 6-10 percent
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☐ Marriage/Family therapist
☐ Physician assistant
☐ Other:
☐ Community clinic
☐ Private/group primary care practice ☐ Academic medical center
☐ Other:
What percentage of your patients has been diagnosed with GAD?
☐ 26-49 percent
☐ 50 percent or more
What percentage of your patients diagnosed with GAD has a secondary
diagnosis of an additional anxiety disorder or depression?
☐ 11-25 percent
☐ 26-49 percent
☐ 50 percent or more