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Treatment of Anxiety for Adults in Primary Care Settings (JAMA Internal Medicine)

The full study is linked to this news release.  

  • By JAMA Internal Medicine

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026

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.

(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0395)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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SOURCE: jamanetwork.com/…article-abstract/2848049


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