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CONCLUSION Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health disorders encountered in primary care settings, yet these disor- ders often go under-recognized and undertreated for a variety of reasons, including reluctance to discuss emotional and psychological distress; clinic and practitioner time constraints; and attribution of symptoms to somatic conditions. Chronic- ity and episodic exacerbations often lead to ongoing personal distress and functional disability, resulting in excessive health- care utilization and societal costs. Screening tools are available for diagnostic purposes, and effective pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy regimens specific to each anxiety disorder have been developed. The prevalence, distress/disability, potential for comorbidity, and management complexities associated with anxiety disorders emphasize the need for understanding (and paying attention to) the clinical presentation, differential diag- nosis, and appropriate treatment selection in these patients.
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