College of Family Physicians of Canada:
Earn up to 7 certified Mainpro+® credits
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"For information on how this activity fits in the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, please visit the Royal College’s website. For more personalized support, please contact the Royal College Services Centre (1-800-461-9598) or your local CPD Educator."
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Interpret the neurobiology underlying normal fear Vs. pathological anxiety and how it can be translated into day-to-day clinical practice.
- Interpret the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders.
- Identify the unique presentation of normal worries Vs. pathological anxiety across the lifespan.
- Identify the appropriate screening questions to ensure a patient is correctly diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
- Critique common misconceptions regarding pharmacological treatment of anxiety, including initiation, dose optimization and appropriate monitoring.