A comprehensive overview of GAD pathophysiology, focusing on amygdala hyperactivity, HPA axis dysregulation, and DSM-5-TR diagnostic evolution.
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Tracing the conceptual shift from "melancholia" and "nervous weakness" to modern anxiety classifications, covering Freud, Kraepelin, and contemporary shifts.
An evidence-based analysis of CBT protocols, cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and meta-analytic outcomes across anxiety subtypes.
Clarifying the neuroendocrine distinctions between acute stress responses and chronic anxiety states, including cortisol dynamics and autonomic markers.
A clinical review of first-line pharmacotherapies, mechanism of action, titration protocols, and emerging non-benzodiazepine alternatives.
Examining prevalence rates, risk factors, school-based screening programs, and evidence-based interventions for pediatric anxiety disorders.