Anxiety Disorders

These flashcards cover key terms related to anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, including definitions and essential features.

Anxiety

A future-oriented mood state accompanied by feelings of apprehension and lack of control over upcoming events.

Fear

A present-oriented emotional reaction to current danger, often marked by strong escape tendencies.

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

A disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A disorder marked by excessive anxiety and worry about various events or activities.

Panic Disorder (PD)

Disorder involving sudden onset feelings of terror accompanied by physical symptoms, often resulting in panic attacks.

Specific Phobia

Marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, resulting in severe anxiety reactions when exposed.

Agoraphobia

Intense fear or anxiety about being in situations where escape might be difficult, often triggered by public places.

Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Disorder

Fear or anxiety about one or more social situations where the individual might be exposed to scrutiny by others.

Selective Mutism

Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations despite speaking in other contexts, usually tied to severe social anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions, often involving intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors.