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This talk will give an overview and history of GAD, describing its current definition and epidemiology. It will go on to review recent treatment studies. It emphasizes co-morbidity and discusses the clinical and construct similarities between GAD and depression – particularly the chronic sub-types.
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Gelenberg, A. Generalized anxiety disorder: an evolving concept at the border of anxiety and depression. Ann Gen Psychiatry 5 (Suppl 1), S19 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1186/1744-859X-5-S1-S19
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