GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Course overview

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), the most common type of anxiety disorder, is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry. The focus of anxiety may vary (e.g., a real or imagined health problem, family matters, career challenges), but the inability to control the anxiety is persistent. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of GAD, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.