Anxiety Management and Treatment: Aligning Therapy Goals & Medication Options

Hey it's Dr. B! In this part of a three-video series I discuss how to help anxious clients when therapy isn't enough. This episode focuses on understanding the client's experience of anxiety, setting treatment goals, and preparing clients for effective communication with their prescribers. Learn about the importance of identifying physical, emotional, or combined anxiety symptoms and aligning them with suitable medication options. Discover how to navigate the various treatments, including PRNs, SSRIs, SNRIs, and Buspar, to ensure the best outcomes for anxiety management. Help clients talk with their prescribers in a meaningful way so they can get the treatment that best aligns with their symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals.

00:00 Introduction to Anxiety Treatment Series
00:51 When Therapy Isn't Enough
01:52 Understanding Anxiety Symptoms
02:30 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
03:35 Mental and Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety
04:23 Combining Physical and Emotional Symptoms
05:08 Aligning Treatment Goals and Expectations
07:39 Exploring Medication Options
10:10 Effective Communication with Prescribers
12:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

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