Manejo clínico da Terapia Cognitivo-comportamental no tratamento do Transtorno de Ansiedade Generalizada: uma revisão sistemática da literatura

Abstract

Anxiety disorders include health conditions that share characteristics of intense fear andanxiety, as well as related behavioral disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry present on most days and in several events or activities, for at least six months. Anxiety is associated with muscular tension and vigilance for future dangers, consequently leading to constant cautious and avoidant behaviors. In this way, the intensity, duration or frequency of anxiety is disproportionate to the actual probability or impact of the anticipated event. People affected by anxiety disorders can resort to therapeutic strategies that minimize the symptoms resulting from these disorders, including the help of psychotropic drugs, as well as psychotherapy, which enable these patients to obtain a better quality of life. The present work is a systematic review of the literature and seeks to describe the different management techniques recommended by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of GAD, also analyzing the therapeutic effectiveness of these different techniques.