Anxiety Disorders: Screening, Diagnosis, Intervention and Treatment

Anxiety can be present in all of us, but, for some, it can be a daunting hurdle to overcome each and every day.

Event Description

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT / 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT

Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders appear to be increasing.  This presentation will review the commonalities and differences between “anxiety” and “anxiety disorders,” and provide an overview of evidence-based practices related to diagnosis and treatment. 

Trainer

Andrew McLean

Dr. McLean is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He obtained his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin and an M.P.H. degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been recognized as a UND School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus, has received the American Psychiatric Association Bruno Lima award for outstanding contributions to Disaster Psychiatry, and has been conferred with numerous teaching excellence awards. Dr. McLean previously was the Medical Director of the ND Department of Human Services. He has served on numerous clinical, administrative and regulatory boards including medical licensing and professional health programs. He has lectured internationally on pertinent behavioral and public health issues. Dr. McLean has a particular interest in collaborative models of care. He also is interested in individual and community resilience.