Population-Based Approaches to Managing Anxiety Disorders

Friday, May 6, 2016
Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul Campus
Auditorium
700 E. Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN  55106

About the Program

Anxiety disorders are common, costly, yet treatable conditions that frequently present in primary care. Anxiety disorders are associated with increased risk for unhealthy behaviors (e.g., nicotine use, alcohol use, sedentary lifestyle), and in turn, associated with greater risk for developing chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes). Unrecognized and untreated anxiety disorders often complicates disease management and escalates health care expenditures.

Although evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders are available, multiple barriers to their timely access exist. This program’s purpose is to highlight new developments in the dissemination of evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, with a particular emphasis on improving access for anxiety disorders within the primary care setting.  This presentation is at the intermediate level and is designed for psychologists and other mental health providers.

This session qualifies for 3.0 continuing education credits. You must attend the full 3-hour program to get continuing education credit for the event.

Participants will be able to:

1. Explain five guiding principles of population-based treatments for anxiety disorders.
2. Utilize evidence-based treatment principles and guidelines for managing clinical anxiety.
3. Describe the main findings from programs designed to treat anxiety disorders at a population-based level.

The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

About the Presenter:

Craig Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., is a clinical psychologist, associate professor, and vice-chair with the Division of Integrated Behavioral Health at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. His primary areas of clinical expertise are in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders, and the intersection between physical and mental health. His research interests include the dissemination of evidence-based models of care for anxiety and depression in primary care settings, and developing population-based models for mental health conditions in primary care. He serves as a consultant with the British Medical Journal in developing online, evidence-based evaluation and management resources for anxiety. He is the author of over 60 peer reviewed publications and is a past recipient of a New Investigator Award with the National Institute of Health, Health Services Division.  Dr. Sawchuk received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas.

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Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be made if the event is cancelled. Refunds, less a $5 handling free, will be given if a written cancellation is received at least two working days before the scheduled program begins. Transfer of fee to another program is granted if written cancellation notice is received at least one day before the program. No refund or transfer is given the day of the program.