Anxiety: An Integrative Approach (2026-2028)

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM - Tuesday, February 29, 2028, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and cause substantial functional impairment; they constitute the most frequent mental disorders worldwide (WHO, 2022). In the US, an analysis of epidemiologic data concluded that there is a 21% twelve-month prevalence and 34% lifetime prevalence of anxiety (Szuhany, 2022). Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia are the most common anxiety disorders (Szuhany, 2022). An integrative approach dissolves the artificial boundaries between classical psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacological approaches. This course will cover a variety of integrative modalities, including nutrition, mind-body, movement, manual medicine, Ayurveda, East Asian Medicine, and much more. Explore the latest research and apply the learning in clinical case-based activities.

1. Describe the public health impact of anxiety on youth and adult populations.
2. Discuss brain circuitry related to anxiety and fear, as well as the sensitization leading to pathology.
3. Compare the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to the National Institute of Mental Health's Research Domain Criteria with regard to anxiety.
4. Identify symptoms and characteristics of anxiety disorders in children and adults.
5. List medical problems and disease states known to cause anxiety or are associated with anxiety.
6. Identify medications and dietary supplements that may contribute to feelings of anxiety or panic.
7. Assess the evidence for the safety and benefit of complementary and integrative approaches/practices in the treatment of anxiety.
8. Assess the evidence for the safety and benefit of supplements in the treatment of anxiety.
9. Assess the evidence for the effects of nutrition and physical activity on anxiety.
10. Apply and review integrative medicine approaches in a variety of patient cases with anxiety.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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