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Prognostic Indicators of Treatment Response for Adults with Anxiety

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This chapter discusses the prognostic indicators of treatment response for adults with anxiety. Evidence for the effect of comorbidity on the presentation of anxiety disorders and the effect on treatment outcomes is reviewed. Additional therapeutic factors that influence treatment response are presented along with treatment approaches aimed at overcoming treatment barriers.

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Mathew, A.R., Chamberlain, L.D., Szafranski, D.D., Smith, A.H., Norton, P.J. (2013). Prognostic Indicators of Treatment Response for Adults with Anxiety. In: Storch, E., McKay, D. (eds) Handbook of Treating Variants and Complications in Anxiety Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6458-7_2

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