Treatment plans and interventions for depression and anxiety disorders

Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York City and Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is the author or editor of 19 books on cognitive therapy and psychological processes. Dr. Leahy is past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is a recipient of the Aaron T. Beck Award for Sustained and Enduring Contributions to Cognitive Therapy.

Stephen J. F. Holland, PsyD, is Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy in Washington, DC. He has served on the faculty of the doctoral psychology programs at Columbia University and the American School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Dr. Holland is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the author of articles and book chapters on cognitive-behavioral and integrative psychotherapy. He was named one of the top therapists in the Washington, DC, area by Washingtonian magazine.

Lata K. McGinn, PhD is Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Doctoral Clinical Program, and Director of the university-based CBT Program for Anxiety and Depression at Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is the author or coauthor of numerous publications on anxiety and depressive disorders and cognitivebehavioral therapy, including a book on treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. McGinn is President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, is on the boards of directors of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and was appointed a Beck Scholar in recognition of her contributions to the field of cognitive therapy. She is cofounder of a group practice in White Plains, New York, and maintains a private practice in New York City.

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Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York and Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. His research focuses on individual differences in theory of emotion regulation. Dr. Leahy is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy and is past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He is the 2014 recipient of the Aaron T. Beck Award from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.

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Stephen J. F. Holland, PsyD, is Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy in Washington, DC. He has served on the faculty of the doctoral psychology programs at Columbia University and the American School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Dr. Holland is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the author of articles and book chapters on cognitive-behavioral and integrative psychotherapy. He was named one of the top therapists in the Washington, DC, area by Washingtonian magazine.

Lata K. McGinn, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Doctoral Clinical Program, and Director of the university-based CBT Program for Anxiety and Depression at Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also cofounder of Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, an evidence-based clinical and training center in New York City and White Plains, New York. She is the author or coauthor of numerous publications on anxiety and depressive disorders and cognitivebehavioral therapy, including a book on treatment of obsessiveā€“compulsive disorder. Past president of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Dr. McGinn is a board member, Founding Fellow, and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and is an ACBT certified Trainer. She has earned the title of Beck Scholar from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in recognition of her contributions to the field of cognitive therapy. Dr. McGinn is an associate editor of Cognitive Therapy and Research and serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy and on the advisory board of the Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research.

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What interventions are used to treat the anxiety disorder?

The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are psychotherapy and medications. You may benefit most from a combination of the two. It may take some trial and error to discover which treatments work best for you.

What interventions can be used for depression?

Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.

What is the best way to treat anxiety and depression?

Try relaxation techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises. Talk with family members and friends and explain how they can be helpful. Your therapist may recommend self-help materials. Regular exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What are 3 treatment options that are available for anxiety disorders?

Anxiety disorders should be treated with psychological therapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be regarded as the psychotherapy with the highest level of evidence.