Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria | |
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Publication details | Peer-reviewed journal articles reporting primary data Published since 1997 Article written in English | Published before 1997 Secondary data analysis, literature reviews, meta-analyses |
Study type | Controlled trials | Uncontrolled trials |
Population | Adults (18 + years) Primary diagnosis of anxiety disorder or clinically significant anxiety Mixed anxiety/depression | Persons under 18 years Primary diagnosis of other mental health condition (e.g., depression, OCD, PTSD) |
Setting | Primary care Country with universal healthcare | Secondary or tertiary care setting (e.g., hospital, psychiatric clinic) |
Treatment | Evidence-based psychological or pharmacological treatments for anxiety | Alternative treatments (e.g., kava) Treatment focusing on condition other than anxiety (e.g., CBT for depression) |
Outcome | At least one measure of anxiety symptomatology | No measure of anxiety symptoms included |