Generalized anxiety disorder: between now and DSM-V.

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Christer Allgulander

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This article presents the current evidence base for pharmacotherapy of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and an update on the phenomenology of GAD and its association with other psychiatric and somatic conditions. It discusses nosological issues and suggests ways to improve recognition, treatment, and care for patients who have GAD.

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