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 yogaSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)Access to MBSR & Yoga (including smartphone apps)Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Exercise Mechanism(s) of actionCited: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalopram for the Treatment of Adults With Anxiety Disorders (Nov. 2022)