Anxiety

Question 1

Know the types of Panic Attack

Answer 1

• Unexpected
• Situationally bound (social or specific phobias)
• Situationally predisposed

Question 2

The difference between panic disorders and PTSD is

Answer 2

in a panic attack, the alarm is false, while in PTSD the initial alarm is true

Question 3

General Criteria for Agoraphobia

Answer 3

A. Marked fear/anxiety about 2+ of the following 5 situations:
*using public transportation
*being in open spaces
B. Individual fears or avoids situations bc of thoughts that escape may be difficult or help may not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms

C. Agoraphobic situations almost always provoke fear/anxiety.
D. The agoraphobic situations are actively avoided, require the presence of a companion, or are endured with intense fear/anxiety
E. The fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the agoraphobic situations and to the socio-cultural context.

Question 4

What is the difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD?

Answer 4

Acute stress disorder emphasizes the more immediate, but short-term dissociative reactions to trauma whereas PTSD reflects the longer-lasting ongoing pattern

Question 5

Main features of adjustment Disorder

Answer 5

Adjustment disorder is a group of symptoms, such as stress, feeling sad or hopeless, and physical symptoms that can occur after you go through a stressful life event.

The symptoms occur because you are having a hard time coping. Your reaction is stronger than expected for the type of event that occurred.