Anxiety Disorders 2 Flashcards
What is the most common type of phobia
Public speaking
Social Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria:
- ____, ____(at least __ _____) intense fear of social or performance situation in which the person is exposed to the scrutiny of others for fear of embarrassment
- Exposure to social situations almost always provokes anxiety and causes expected panic attacks
disabling, persistent, six months
Social Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria:
- Disabling, persistent (at least 6 months) ______ in which the person is exposed to the scrutiny of others for fear of embarrassment
- Exposure to social situations almost always provokes anxiety and causes expected panic attacks
intense fear of social or performance situation
Social Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria:
- Disabling, persistent (at least 6 months) intense fear of social or performance situation in which the person is _____
- Exposure to social situations almost always provokes anxiety and causes expected panic attacks
exposed to the scrutiny of others for fear of embarrassment
Social Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria:
- Disabling, persistent (at least 6 months) intense fear of social or performance situation in which the person is exposed to the scrutiny of others for fear of embarrassment
- Exposure to social situations almost always _____
provokes anxiety and causes expected panic attacks
Individuals with social anxiety disorders may realize _____
feelings are excessive or out of proportion to actual threat or danger.
In social anxiety disorder, pts may ____ provoking situations
Avoid
What is first line treatment for social anxiety disorder?
Psychotherapy (CBT, desensitization, relaxation techniques, insight oriented therapy)
What is first line pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder?
SSRIs/SNRIs
What meds can be added to SSRIs for adjunctive relief in social anxiety disorder?
Benzos
What med can be used for performance anxiety & public speaking in social anxiety disorder?
Beta-blockers 30-60 minutes before performance
What situations may social anxiety disorder involve?
-Public speaking
-Meeting new people
-Eating or drinking in front of people
-Using public restrooms
What is the diagnostic criteria for specific phobias?
- _____ intense fear or anxiety of a specific situation, object or place
- Exposure to situation triggers immediate response
- Fear is out of proportion to a real danger
- Phobic object or situation is actively avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety
- Everyday activities must be impaired by distress or avoidance of the situation or object
- Not due to substance use or medication
Persistent (at least six months)
What is the diagnostic criteria for specific phobias?
- Persistent (at least six months)_____
- Exposure to situation triggers immediate response
- Fear is out of proportion to a real danger
- Phobic object or situation is actively avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety
- Everyday activities must be impaired by distress or avoidance of the situation or object
- Not due to substance use or medication
intense fear or anxiety of a specific situation, object or place
What is the diagnostic criteria for specific phobias?
- Persistent (at least six months) intense fear or anxiety of a specific situation, object or place
- Exposure to situation _____
- Fear is out of proportion to a real danger
- Phobic object or situation is actively avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety
- Everyday activities must be impaired by distress or avoidance of the situation or object
- Not due to substance use or medication
triggers immediate response