ISSN 2586-0151 (Print) | ISSN 2586-0046 (Online)
대한불안의학회지 (20권2호 65-71)
Korean Guidelines for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2024 Part II: Psychological Treatment Strategies
2024 한국형 범불안장애 치료지침 II: 정신치료전략
Chun Il Park1 , Jun Ho Seo2 , Min-Kyoung Kim3 , Myung Hee Ahn4 , Hyeon-Ah Lee5 , Yoon Young Chang6 , Eunsoo Moon7 , Kyoung-Uk Lee8 , Ho-Suk Suh9 , and Won Kim6
1 Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 2 Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, 3 Department of Psychiatry, CHA Ilsan Medical Center, CHA University, Ilsan, 4 Division of Psychiatry, Health Screening and Promotion Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, 5 Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, 6 Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, 7 Department of Psychiatry, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, 8 Department of Psychiatry, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Uijeongbu, 9 Suh Hosuk Yonsei Psychiatry Clinic for Healthy Mind, Seoul, Korea
Objectives : This study aimed to establish a consensus on treatment strategies for psychological therapy in
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as outlined in the 2024 Korean guidelines for treating GAD.
Methods : The executive committee developed questionnaires on treatment strategies for patients with GAD
based on previous treatment guidelines and academic articles published internationally and in Korea. Sixty-two
experts responded to questionnaires developed. The consensus of expert opinions was classified into three categories (first-line, second-line, and third-line choices) using chi-square test and 95% confidence intervals.
Results : Findings of this study suggest that individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group CBT,
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and applied relaxation are appropriate psychotherapies for GAD. Additionally, it is recommended to initiate CBT early when
treating GAD, with eight treatment sessions being the most preferred for both individual and group CBT.
Conclusions : This expert consensus survey reflected clinical experiences of Korean practitioners. Results
of this study provide valuable insights for Korean clinicians when implementing psychotherapy for GAD.
(Anxiety and Mood 2024;20(2):65-71)
Generalized anxiety disorder; Psychological treatment strategy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Mindfulness-based intervention.
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