Anxiety & OCD (FINAL) pt.1 & 2

What is anxiety?

a mood state characters by strong emotions (negative) & bodily symptoms of tension in anticipation of future danger or misfortune

what is anxiety disorder?

excessive, uncontrollable & debilitating anxieties

What is neurotic paradox?

a self-defeating behavior pattern of fear without real threat that perpetuates avoidance

What is fight/flight response?

Immediate reaction to perceived danger or threat aimed at escaping potential harm 

What is the Anxiety Response systems?

PB C

What is the psychical system?

the brain sends messages to the sympathetic nervous system, fight or fight response activation

What is the cognitive system?

activation leads to feelings of apprehension, nervousness, difficult concentration & panic 

What is the behavioral system?

aggression is coupled with a desire to escape the threatening situation

What is are normative responses?

moderate fear and anxiety are adaptive. Behaviors increase when we are developing. 

What are some of normal anxieties?

Separation anxiety, test anxiety, excessive concern about competence, excessive need for reassurance & anxiety about harm to a parent

What is operation Anxiety Disorder Prevalence & comorbidites

SAD is one of most common childhood anxiety, and it occurs in 4-10% of children with more girls having it than Boy.

It seems that 2/3 children with SAD have another disorder or depressive disorder 

What is the earliest age of onset of separation anxiety disorders?

SAD has the onset of anxiety disorders at 7-8 years of age and youngest referrals

What is the course of SAD?

If untreated can persist in adulthood for more than 1/3 of affected children & adolescents. Which can be relationship difficulties, mental health problems.  

What is the school reluctance & refusal?

school refusal behavior is the refusal to attend classes or difficultly remaining in school for an entire day.

When does school refusal happen?

Age 5-11 and can be sealed to leaving parents but occur for many other reasons.

What is the specific phobia prevalence & course?

• children are affected at some point in their lives

• onset at 7-9 years-phobias involving animals, darkness, insects blood & injury.

• Fears are normal and “will leave”

What is the prevalence & course of specific phobias 

about 20% of children are affected at some point in their lives but very view are referred for treatment!

What is the onset of age of specific phobias?

Onset at 7-9 years phobias most involved animals, darkness, insects, blood, and injury 

What is the prevalence & course of Social Anxiety Disorder?

prevalence is 6%-12% and the most common age of early to mid-adolesccne

What is social anxiety disorder according to DSM-5

Marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situation in which the individuals exposed to possible scrutiny by others. Ex. having a convo with unfamiliar pp, being observed.  

What is selective mutism?

a failure to speak in specific situations, despite talking in other specific situations. (Miguel from childhood)

what is panic disorder?

Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. A panic attack is an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and during which time four (or more) 

What is prevalence for panic disorder?

Panic attacks are common 16% however panic disorder is less common about 2.5% of teens 13-17 years 

Do adolescents who have panic disorder have another anxiety disorder or depression?

Yess they do.