Combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders: True Gains or False Hopes?
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Anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD), generalized anxiety disorder (GA) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are the most common of the psychiatric disorders worldwide with a prevalence of up to 18% (1). These disorders often only receive little attention by mental health services despite their great contribution to overall clinical burden and economic costs Combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders: True Gains or False Hopes?
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