Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, Warning Signs, Causes, Medications, Treatment Options, Prevention, and Home Remedies

Generalized anxiety disorder

Treatment for this anxiety problem requires a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a valuable tool for these patients. In children, it may sometimes replace medications when patients receive a reward every time they solve a problem and go through a challenge with the right attitude. Still, we can also combine cognitive-behavioral therapy with medication in more complex patients. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder should be hospitalized in some cases, but this is not the most common scenario. So, if these patients have a suicidal risk or have significant functional impairment, they may need specialized attention. In these patients, the recent upsurge of emotional intelligence can be a valuable tool to learn about themselves and how to solve their anxiety problems.