Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach

Course overview

Anxiety disorders are the third most commonly occurring mental disorders, manifested by disturbances of mood, thinking, behavior, and physiological activity. The five major types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia disorder (or social anxiety disorder), and panic disorder. The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of anxiety disorders, describe conventional treatment modalities, and examine integrative treatment approaches.