Cited by 7Bipolar Disorder and TreatmentAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesTreatment of Major Depression

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (Canmat) Task Force Recommendations for the Management of Patients with Mood Disorders and Comorbid Anxiety Disorders

Schaffer, Ayal, McIntosh, Diane, Goldstein, Benjamin I., Rector, Neil A., McIntyre, Roger S., Beaulieu, Serge, Swinson, Richard, Yatham, Lakshmi N.·2012·Annals of Clinical Psychiatry

Abstract

Background Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice. The goal of this article is to review the available literature on the epidemiologic, etiologic, clinical, and management aspects of this comorbidity and formulate a set of evidence- and consensus-based recommendations. This article is part of a set of Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Comorbidity Task Force papers. Methods We conducted a PubMed search of all English-language articles published between January 1966 and November 2010. The search terms were bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, cross-referenced with anxiety disorders/symptoms, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder . Levels of evidence for specific interventions were assigned based on a priori determined criteria, and recommendations were developed by integrating the level of evidence and clinical opinion of the authors. Results Comorbid anxiety symptoms and disorders have a significant impact on the clinical presentation and treatment approach for patients with mood disorders. A set of recommendations are provided for the management of bipolar disorder (BD) with comorbid anxiety and major depressive disorder (MDD) with comorbid anxiety with a focus on comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder, use of cognitive-behavioral therapy across mood and anxiety disorders, and youth with mood and anxiety disorders. Conclusions Careful attention should be given to correctly identifying anxiety comorbidities in patients with BD or MDD. Consideration of evidence- or consensus-based treatment recommendations for the management of both mood and anxiety symptoms is warranted.

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Authors
Schaffer, A., McIntosh, D., Goldstein, B. I., Rector, N. A., McIntyre, R. S., Beaulieu, S., Swinson, R., & Yatham, L. N.
Affiliations
  • Sunnybrook Health Science Centre (CA)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • University of Toronto (CA)
  • University Health Network (CA)
  • Douglas Mental Health University Institute (CA)
  • McMaster University (CA)
Corresponding author
Schaffer, Ayal
Venue
Annals of Clinical Psychiatry
Published
2012-02
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
6-22
ISSN
  • 1040-1237 (ISSN-L)
  • 1547-3325
OpenAlex
W7081532659
Cited by
7
References
216
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Annals of Clinical Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Treatment of Major Depression
Keywords
mood disorders, anxiety disorders, comorbidities, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, youth mental health, treatment guidelines, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder

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