Emotional Resilience: Understanding the Role of Distress Intolerance in Anxiety Disorders and Beyond

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Join Dr. Omar Canosa, MD, Medical Director at Anxiety Institute, for an in-depth exploration of distress intolerance and its profound impact on mental health conditions.

Distress intolerance, characterized by the perceived inability to endure emotional discomfort, significantly contributes to the persistence and severity of anxiety disorders, such as OCD, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions. Dr. Canosa will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research on distress intolerance, highlighting its manifestations and implications for patient care.

From a therapeutic and psychiatric standpoint, this session will offer evidence-based strategies to manage and reduce distress intolerance. Attendees will learn about effective therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and pharmacological treatments, aimed at enhancing emotional resilience in patients.

Learning Objectives

Understand the concept of distress intolerance and explore its psychological underpinnings and impact on anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions.
Identify the various ways distress intolerance presents in patients across different mental health conditions and understand its role in symptom persistence and severity.
Learn evidence-based therapeutic strategies, including cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, to manage and reduce distress intolerance in clinical practice.
Examine pharmacological treatments and other therapeutic interventions that can enhance emotional resilience and address distress intolerance effectively.

Omar Canosa, MD

Medical Director, Anxiety Institute

BS, Florida International University // MD, UCE (San Pedro, DR)

Dr. Omar Canosa brings over two decades of experience as a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist to his role at Anxiety Institute. After earning his medical degree, he completed general psychiatry training at Temple University’s School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Drexel University. He went on to lead the development of an integrative, evidence-based pediatric eating disorder program at Atlantic Health’s Overlook Medical Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Canosa has been known for his multidimensional approach to mental health, drawing from a wide range of healing traditions to support the whole person—not just their symptoms.

Deeply attuned to the developmental shifts of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Canosa tailors his interventions to align with each client’s stage of growth. As Medical Director, he works closely with the clinical team to ensure psychiatric care complements the therapeutic programming. He also consults directly with clients and families to explore personalized treatment options, including medication management. His goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters resilience and promotes lasting recovery from anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.

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