About The Study: Clinicians should recognize common anxiety presentations and understand how to differentiate between anxiety and other psychiatric or medical conditions. Referring patients to behavioral health specialists for cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or prescribing recommended pharmacotherapy with Collaborative Care Management can help to reduce patient morbidity and improve functioning.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Robyn L. Shepardson, PhD, email robyn.shepardson@va.gov .
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