Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting approximately 40 million Americans (18%) each year. This session will provide an overview of anxiety disorders and review the latest evidence-based recommendations for evaluating and treating anxiety disorders from ACOEM’s recent practice guideline. Drs. Pamela Warren and Daniel Bruns, co-chairs of ACOEM's Workplace Mental Health Panel, will discuss who should use the guideline, how to apply the guideline in clinical care, and how evidence-based medicine can improve patient outcomes for those with anxiety disorders.

• Describe anxiety disorder symptoms
• Discuss the diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders
• Explain how to use the anxiety disorder guidelines to provide the best treatment

Daniel Bruns, PsyD, FAPA      

President/Clinical Health Psychologist

Health Psychology Associates, P.C.

Pamela A. Warren, PhD           

Carle Physician Group

This activity is designed for physicians and other health care professionals who treat patients with anxiety disorders or those who may have anxiety disorders.