#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants
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Overview of Anxiety Treatment Through CBT and Medication
The best treatments for anxiety and depression, such as generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, involve a combination of mental health therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy and medications like SSRIs. Treatment needs to be tailored to the patient's specific case, with mild conditions possibly managed through bibliotherapy or therapy with a primary care physician, while more severe cases may require regular therapy sessions and medications. Dr. David Burns' book 'Feeling Good' is a common resource prescribed to patients, highlighting how cognitive distortions can contribute to anxiety and depression symptoms, and the role of therapy in addressing these.
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