Pharmacotherapy of Severe Anxiety Disorders and OCD

Join Dr. Omar Canosa for an in-depth webinar exploring evidence-based approaches to tackle severe anxiety and OCD, with insights into overcoming barriers in treatment-resistant cases and enhancing clinical outcomes.

Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) are among the most impactful mental health conditions globally, second only to depressive disorders in their effect on health and well-being. While many cases respond well to standard treatments, severe, complex, and treatment-resistant presentations pose significant challenges. These cases often involve chronic, relapsing-remitting courses, leading to profound distress and functional impairment that require more nuanced, individualized approaches than those outlined in standard treatment guidelines.

This presentation will explore the unique challenges of severe anxiety and OCD, focusing on evidence-based pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic approaches for complex cases. Through case scenarios, we will examine the barriers to successful treatment and highlight advanced strategies for improving outcomes. The session will conclude with actionable insights and a Q&A to foster a collaborative discussion among clinicians.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for an audience of mental health professionals (psychologists, clinicians)

Learning Objectives

  • Provide a clinical overview of anxiety and OCD, including their prevalence, impact, and presentation.
  • Describe the key characteristics and differentiating features of severe, complex, and treatment-resistant anxiety and OCD.
  • Examine evidence-based treatment approaches, including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, across varying levels of severity.
  • Develop effective strategies to address the challenges of severe anxiety and OCD through case-based insights and practical interventions.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 APA CE

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

  • 1.50 ASWB continuing education credits

    Social Workers
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Attendance
    Credits: 1.50
  • 0.25 NY Psychologists
    0.25
  • 1.50 NY Social Workers

    New York State Social Workers
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0233. Awarded credit: 1.50 contact hour(s).

Course opens: 
04/16/2026
Course expires: 
08/17/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
04-16-2026-Live Webinar
United States

Available Credit

  • 1.50 APA CE

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

  • 1.50 ASWB continuing education credits

    Social Workers
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Attendance
    Credits: 1.50
  • 0.25 NY Psychologists
    0.25
  • 1.50 NY Social Workers

    New York State Social Workers
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0233. Awarded credit: 1.50 contact hour(s).

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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