Cognitive enhancers for anxiety disorders.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective intervention for anxiety disorders. However, a significant number of people do not respond or only show partial response even after an adequate course of the treatment. Recent research has shown that the efficacy of the intervention can be improved by the use of cognitive enhancers that augment the core learning processes of cognitive-behavior therapy. This manuscript provides a review of the current state of cognitive enhancers for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

SUBMITTER: Hofmann SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3114287 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature