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Naomi Simon, MD, talks about her research into mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga as treatments for anxiety disorders. Dr. Simon is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the Anxiety, Stress, and Prolonged Grief Program.
Topics:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Kundalini yoga
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Access to MBSR & Yoga (including smartphone apps)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Exercise
- Mechanism(s) of action
Cited: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalopram for the Treatment of Adults With Anxiety Disorders (Nov. 2022)
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