Treatment of Anxiety Disorders BLOA- anti-anxiety medication Behaviorism- Systematic Desensitization CLOA- Therapy (also used for depression) Cognitive Group Eclectic Therapy (also used for depression)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Identify faulty thinking, then apply cognitive restructuring Breaking up with a person you love - “I have nothing left to life for, s/he was all I had.” + “Maybe there is someone who fits my personality better.” Not getting into graduate school - “I guess I really am dumb. I don’t know what I’ll do.” + “There are other ways to get to my goal. I should look for ways to gain experience so that my application is improved.” Having to participate in a class discussion - “Everyone else knows more than I do, so what’s the use of saying anything.” + “Everyone else has great points, maybe they would like my view, too.”

Cognitive Restructuring Having a long, difficult assignment due the next day. - “I’ll never get this work done by tomorrow!” + Getting into an accident in a friend’s car. - “Oh no, she will never speak to me again!” + Moving away from friends and family - “My whole life is left behind.” +

Group Therapy Jacobsen et al (1989) Couples therapy = to other forms in treating depression symptoms; more effective in improving marital relationship. Toseland and Siporin (1986) Reviewed 74 studies comparing individual and group treatment Results: group therapy = to individual treatment 75%, more effective in 25%. Group is more cost-effective in 31%

Eclectic Approach incorporates principles or techniques from various systems or theories. For example, drug therapy is quicker that CBT for a severely depressed/suicidal patient But drug therapies alone often have high relapse rates. Rush et al. (1977) Higher relapse for drug therapy alone because cognitive therapy teaches coping skills Hollon and Beck (1994) Many studies show that cognitive therapies are more effective than drug therapy alone at preventing relapse, except when drug therapy is continued long-term.