Anxiety Disorders Overview

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to anxiety disorders.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety related to the fear that an attachment figure will be in danger; typically lasts at least 4 weeks in children and 6 months in adults.

Selective Mutism

Persistent failure to speak in social contexts despite speaking normally in familial settings, lasting at least 1 month.

Specific Phobia

An excessive fear of a specific object, circumstance, or situation, persisting for 6 months or more with clinically significant distress.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Marked fear of social situations due to the fear of negative evaluation, lasting at least 6 months.

Panic Disorder

Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about additional attacks, lasting for at least 1 month.

Agoraphobia

Fear of specific situations due to fear of being unable to escape, lasting at least 6 months.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive anxiety about various aspects of life, with associated symptoms lasting more days than not for at least 6 months.

Panic Attack Symptoms

Includes palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, derealization, and fear of dying.