An interdisciplinary approach to caring for people living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder

This MHPN webinar features a panel of experts—a GP, a psychiatrist, and a clinical psychologist—discussing an interdisciplinary approach to caring for individuals with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The discussion covers the prevalence of GAD, its increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the use of virtual reality programs for emotional regulation. The panel addresses biological and environmental risk factors, identification, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches, including CBT and medication. They emphasize collaboration among healthcare providers, appropriate referrals, and self-care for GPs managing anxious patients, and also answer audience questions about medication, hormone influences, and alternative therapies.