Contents

I. Overview of Generalized Anxiety

Disorder (GAD)........................................... 1

II. Consequences and Impact of GAD ...... 2

III. Etiology of GAD.................................... 2

IV. The Nature of Worry in GAD.............. 3

V. Cognitive Model of GAD (Dugas) ....... 4

VI. NHS Talking Therapies (formerly

IAPT) for Anxiety and Depression ........... 4

VII. Self-Help Strategies for Anxiety ........ 6

VIII. Models of GAD and Treatment

Approaches (Academic Perspective)........ 8

Quiz .............................................................. 9

Instructions .............................................. 9

Quiz Answer Key.................................. 10

Essay Format Questions........................... 11

Glossary of Key Terms ............................. 12

FAQ on Generalized Anxiety Disorder

(GAD) and its Treatment ......................... 23

1. What is Generalized Anxiety

Disorder (GAD) and how does it differ

from everyday worry?.......................... 23

2. What are the common symptoms and

long-term consequences of GAD?....... 23

3. What are the underlying cognitive

models that help explain GAD? .......... 24

4. What therapeutic approaches are

recommended? ...................................... 25

5. How does the "Intolerance of

Uncertainty" concept influence GAD

treatment? .............................................. 26

6. What role do physical symptom

management techniques play in GAD

treatment? .............................................. 27