Effectiveness of complementary and self-help treatments for anxiety disorders

dc.contributor.authorJorm, Anthony F
dc.contributor.authorChristensen, Helen
dc.contributor.authorGriffiths, Kathleen
dc.contributor.authorParslow, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorBlewitt, Kelly
dc.contributor.authorRodgers, Bryan
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-13T22:40:03Z
dc.date.available2015-12-13T22:40:03Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.date.updated2015-12-11T09:53:38Z
dc.description.abstractObjectives: To review the evidence for the effectiveness of complementary and self-help treatments for anxiety disorders. Data sources: Systematic literature search using PubMed, PsycLit, and the Cochrane Library. Data synthesis: 108 treatments were identified and grouped under the categories of medicines and homoeopathic remedies, physical treatments, lifestyle, and dietary changes. We give a description of the 34 treatments (for which evidence was found in the literature searched), the rationale behind the treatments, a review of studies on effectiveness, and the level of evidence for the effectiveness studies. Conclusions: The treatments with the best evidence of effectiveness are kava (for generalised anxiety), exercise (for generalised anxiety), relaxation training (for generalised anxiety, panic disorder, dental phobia and test anxiety) and bibliotherapy (for specific phobias). There is more limited evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture, music, autogenic training and meditation for generalised anxiety; for inositol in the treatment of panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder; and for alcohol avoidance by people with alcohol-use disorders to reduce a range of anxiety disorders.
dc.identifier.issn0025-729X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/78063
dc.publisherAustralasian Medical Association
dc.sourceMedical Journal of Australia
dc.subjectKeywords: 5 hydroxytryptophan; ascorbic acid; ayurvedic drug; calcium; carbidopa; Centella asiatica extract; Chinese drug; clomipramine; cyclosporin; Cymbopogon citratus extract; diazepam; digoxin; ginger extract; Glycyrrhiza glabra extract; homeopathic agent; Hype
dc.titleEffectiveness of complementary and self-help treatments for anxiety disorders
dc.typeJournal article
local.bibliographicCitation.issue7
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpageS46
local.bibliographicCitation.startpageS29
local.contributor.affiliationJorm, Anthony F, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationChristensen, Helen, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationGriffiths, Kathleen, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationParslow, Ruth, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationRodgers, Bryan, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.affiliationBlewitt, Kelly, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.authoremailu8804902@anu.edu.au
local.contributor.authoruidJorm, Anthony F, u8409322
local.contributor.authoruidChristensen, Helen, u8804902
local.contributor.authoruidGriffiths, Kathleen, u8406985
local.contributor.authoruidParslow, Ruth, u9912888
local.contributor.authoruidRodgers, Bryan, u9210598
local.contributor.authoruidBlewitt, Kelly, u4046621
local.description.notesImported from ARIES
local.description.refereedYes
local.identifier.absfor111714 - Mental Health
local.identifier.ariespublicationMigratedxPub6753
local.identifier.citationvolume181
local.identifier.scopusID2-s2.0-5044250704
local.identifier.uidSubmittedByMigrated
local.type.statusPublished Version

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