"Generalized Anxiety Disorder Management in Primary Care (United Kingdom)" by Paul A. Kenton, Elyse J. Watkins et al.

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Article Title

A United Kingdom (National Health Service) Approach to Generalized Anxiety Disorder Management in Primary Care

Authors

Paul A. Kenton, University of LynchburgFollow
Elyse J. Watkins, University of LynchburgFollow
Christopher J. Bolton, The Village Surgery (Formby)Follow
Thomas Brettell, The Village Surgery (Formby)Follow

Specialty

Family Medicine; Primary Care

Advisor

Dr. Elyse Watkins

Abstract

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition experiences by individuals of all ages. It is characterized by worries that are excessive in comparison to the situation. GAD is commonly treated by non-specialist providers in primary care medicine within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). This article reviews the definition, risk-factors and pharmacological and psychotherapeutic management options for GAD in adults in UK primary care settings, with some reference to pediatric/adolescent cases.

Recommended Citation

Kenton, Paul A.; Watkins, Elyse J.; Bolton, Christopher J.; and Brettell, Thomas (2020) "A United Kingdom (National Health Service) Approach to Generalized Anxiety Disorder Management in Primary Care," Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science: Vol. 2 : Iss. 3 , Article 42.
Available at: https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/dmscjournal/vol2/iss3/42

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