Treatment

Your treatment plan might include medications, various forms of therapy and lifestyle changes. Our guide will give you an idea of what different treatment options offer.

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Treatment
Read our guide for an overview of the different treatment options that are available for anxiety disorder, including medication, behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes.
Relax and Make Some Space
Anxiety Medications
Treatment regimens for anxiety disorder often differ markedly from one individual to the next. Our guide will give you an overview of the available medications, including recent developments in drug therapy.

Other Treatments
The most effective treatments for anxiety disorder typically combine drug therapy with behavioral techniques. Read our guide to learn about cognitive-behavioral therapy and other alternative procedures.
Anxiety Pacemaker
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress - Part I
Psychologist Rick Wirtz shares his expertise on dealing with feelings of anxiety or distress when faced with a serious or life-threatening illness.
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress - Part II
In Part II of this piece, Dr. Rick Wirtz explains how to go about seeking help if distress does not subside after a treatment plan has begun.
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress - Part III
Dr. Rick Wirtz provides step-by-step guidelines detailing what to do if your distress has reached unmanageable levels, including information about mental health providers and available treatment options.
Panic and Related Disorders
Learn more about panic and related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and agoraphobia.