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Treating Depression and Anxiety Disorders Simultaneously in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases Utilizing the Unified Protocol

  • Phillip J Tully
  • , Suzanne M Cosh

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Abstract

This chapter elaborates on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders simultaneously in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) using the Unified Protocol (UP). Persons with CVDs alongside depression or anxiety have a heightened risk for death and disability, poor quality of life, and significantly higher costs for medical care. The UP provides a coherent conceptual and pragmatic approach to treating emotional disorders that are highly prevalent in CVD populations. Anxiety disorders remain largely neglected by randomized control trials due to procedural challenges in applying traditional cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) exposure therapies to CVD patients. Thus, the UP delivers immense benefits and a novel approach to patients with CVDs and comorbid emotional disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplications of the Unified Protocol in Health Conditions
EditorsJorge Osma, Todd J Farchione
Place of PublicationNew York, United States of America
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages285-308
ISBN (Print)9780197564295, 9780197564325
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Nov 2023

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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