Naomi Simon, MD, talks about her research into mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga as treatments for anxiety disorders. Dr. Simon is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the Anxiety, Stress, and Prolonged Grief Program.

Topics:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Kundalini yoga
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Access to MBSR & Yoga (including smartphone apps)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Exercise
Mechanism(s) of action

Cited: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalopram for the Treatment of Adults With Anxiety Disorders (Nov. 2022)

This discussion is for educational purposes and does not substitute for individual clinical judgment or patient care.

Senior Producer: Jon Earle

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (with Naomi Simon, MD)