Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Disorder - Best-Practice Intervention Strategies*

• Participate in a medical evaluation to rule out any medical conditions that may be causing or contributing to anxiety
• Participate in a psychiatric evaluation and take all medications as prescribed
• Develop and practice positive coping skills to manage stress and anxiety (Such as adequate rest, proper nutrition, physical exercise, and recreational activities/hobbies)
• Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and guided imagery
• Learn to recognize the difference between emotional and physical reactions to anxiety
• Participate in systematic desensitization of feared stimuli while practicing relaxation strategies
• Identify a social support team and increase participation in social activities
• Identify negative self-talk and replace with positive statements
• Involve family members in psycho-education about anxiety to increase
• Understanding and support
• Recognize, verbalize and address unresolved emotional issues

* Compiled by Cenpatico from multiple sources; citations available upon request.
Last Updated 1/27/11