APA Annual Meeting 2022 On-Demand Package-Anxiety Disorders

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Summary:<br /><br />Dr. Mark Rappaport discusses various treatments for anxiety disorders in a video presentation. He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches and practical tools for clinicians. Dr. Rappaport introduces himself and acknowledges other presentations on related topics. He then explores the impact of racism and discrimination on mental health and presents evidence of how they affect symptoms of PTSD and brain activity.<br /><br />The speaker discusses current treatment options, including psychotherapies and FDA-approved pharmacotherapies like SSRIs and SNRIs. He highlights the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mentions emerging therapies like internet-based and virtual reality treatments.<br /><br />Dr. Rappaport also touches on non-FDA-approved pharmacological interventions, natural products, and hormonal modifiers, emphasizing the need for more research in these areas. He particularly discusses the potential use of high-dose omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation and treating anxiety disorders.<br /><br />The video then touches on a range of other treatments, including de-cycloserine, hallucinogens, minocycline, fecal transplant, hyperbaric oxygen, flotation, neurofeedback, brain surgery, DBS, and magnetic stimulation. Dr. Rappaport presents findings from their study on the effectiveness of massage in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms.<br /><br />He also discusses the use of AI and big data in predicting and treating mental illness and addresses the challenges and benefits of tapering off benzodiazepines. The speaker emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and the collaboration between patients and healthcare providers.<br /><br />Credits: Dr. Mark Rappaport - speaker, Dr. Charlie Nemiroff - previous presenter on PTSD, Dr. Blair Simpson - previous presenter on OCD.

Keywords

anxiety disorders

evidence-based approaches

clinicians

PTSD

cognitive behavioral therapy

internet-based treatments

virtual reality treatments

high-dose omega-3 fatty acids

hallucinogens

neurofeedback

massage

AI

tapering off benzodiazepines