While 18% of adults in the US suffer with anxiety, most are not managed in psychiatry. Family Medicine clinics are uniquely poised to give these patients timely and efficient care. However, many family physicians feel uncomfortable treating anxiety. This presentation is designed to give physicians an overview of anxiety medications and their evidence while providing a practical resource to use for ongoing care of this common condition. Objectives:
-Understand the evidence behind the use of non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics
-Feel comfortable using our resource tool in a clinic setting to treat patients with anxiety