Managing Anxiety Disorders in 2023 and Beyond

Thursday, September 7, 2023

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM CT

Location: Davidson A

Speaker(s)

Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC

Founder, Advanced Practice Nurse
Balanced Mental Wellness
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Manish Jha, MBBS

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in our daily lives, triggering a surge in anxiety and stress levels. This session will focus on exploring effective treatment strategies for managing anxiety, specifically for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Agoraphobia. We will discuss the role of behavioral therapy and medication treatment in managing anxiety symptoms, including the use of virtual therapy options. Additionally, we will explore reengagement with society and practical tips for overcoming fear and anxiety in social situations.

Learning Objectives:

Outline the evidence base for psychotherapeutic modalities used to manage anxiety disorders and the evidence for their efficacy when delivered via telepsychiatry
Discuss emerging technologies for anxiety disorder treatment
Analyze the evidence-based recommendation for medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and their place in treatment guidelines for common anxiety disorders
Utilize measurement-based care (MBC) approaches for optimizing the treatment of anxiety disorders