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.

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.

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If you are unable to attend an online course or webinar, Anxiety Institute offers a 100% money-back guarantee, if you notify us at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled start date. For a multi-session course, cancellation must be received 24-hours prior to the first session.
If you are unable to attend a course session/webinar due to extenuating circumstances, a recording of the session will be available for viewing for two weeks after the live session date.
If Anxiety Institute cancels the availability of a course or webinar for any reason, participants will be notified via email. Though we would not do so without good reason, we reserve this right, as well as the right to reschedule courses and webinars and/or substitute presenters. In the case of a cancelled or rescheduled course, you may request a full refund of course/webinar fees paid.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, notification must be sent to info@anxietyinstitute.com at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled start date.

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Certification
To receive CE credits, clinicians must attend the course sessions in real time, not via recorded sessions. All CE Certification fees are non-refundable.

Omar Canosa, MD

Medical Director

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

Dr. Omar Canosa joins the Anxiety Institute with over twenty years of experience as a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. After earning his doctorate in medicine in 1999, Dr. Canosa completed his general psychiatry training at Temple University’s School of Medicine, with a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Drexel University’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia. From 2008 to 2014, Dr. Canosa worked for Atlantic Health’s Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, where he spearheaded the evolution of an integrative and evidence-based pediatric eating disorder treatment program.

Dr. Canosa is an integrative psychiatrist with a deep commitment to addressing both the symptoms and underlying challenges of anxiety and OCD, while promoting overall well-being for each client. His clinical interventions draw on a diverse range of healing traditions, allowing him to offer a multidimensional approach to mental health care that goes beyond just managing symptoms.

Through an approach rooted in a deep understanding of the unique developmental changes that occur during adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Canosa recognizes that the brain undergoes significant neurological shifts during this critical period, affecting emotional regulation, behavior, and decision-making. His treatment strategies are informed by these developmental transformations, ensuring that each client's care is tailored to their specific stage of growth. In his role as Medical Director at Anxiety Institute, Dr. Canosa collaborates closely with the clinical team to provide medical insight and integrative guidance, complementing the psychological approaches used in programming and treatment. He consults individually with clients and families to discuss personalized medical treatment options, including medication management. His ultimate goal is to create a therapeutic environment that fosters healing, resilience, and long-term well-being for individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.

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