Program Overview

Anxiety disorders are the third most commonly occurring mental disorders, manifested by disturbances of mood, thinking, behavior, and physiological activity. The five major types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia disorder (or social anxiety disorder), and panic disorder.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of anxiety disorders, describe conventional treatment modalities, and examine integrative treatment approaches.

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Please note: You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement, check with your employer to see if you qualify.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 2.5 hours
up to 3 months to complete coursework
.3 CEUs
Continuing Education Credit
$45
No additional materials required

What you will learn

  • Describe the extent of anxiety disorders in the United States.
  • Examine the pathophysiology of anxiety.
  • Describe the characteristics of generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social phobia disorder.
  • Explain the importance of the differential diagnosis process for anxiety disorders.
  • Compare the types of conventional treatment approaches for anxiety disorders.
  • Examine the types of integrative treatment approaches to anxiety.

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Choose from two instruction types:

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Self-Guided

3 months of access, no instructor. Start anytime upon enrollment.

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Instructor-Moderated

6 weeks of access, study online with instructor-moderated discussion boards.

How you will benefit

  • Increase skills/knowledge related to anxiety and integrative therapies used to treat it
  • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health settings
  • Provide continuing education in anxiety disorders
  • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena
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