Anxiety-Related Disorders Flashcards
Name the Anxiety Disorders
- Separation Anxiety
- Selective Mutism
- Phobias
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What are the criteria for Separation Anxiety disorder?
Worry about getting lost
Refusal to go out
Fear of being alone
What is Selective Mutism?
Failure to speak in select social situations
What is important in diagnosing a phobia?
The pt must recognize that the fear is excessive
Tx: Systematic desensitization
Discuss Social Anxiety Disorder
Pts fear unfamiliar people or scrutiny by others; Scared of being embarrased
Discuss Panic disorder
Unexpected and recurrent panic attacks at least once a month with worry of future attacks. May develop maladaptive changes in behavior
ALWAYS LOOK FOR DEPRESSION
Discuss Agoraphobia
Fear of public places b/c escape might be difficult; NEED AT LEAST 6 month onset
Name the Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders
- OCD
- Body Dismorphic
- Hoarding
- Trichotillomania
- Excoriation
What is the main requirment for OCD?
Must be severe enough to cause dysfunction
Differentiate Obsessions from Compulsions
Obsessions: Recurrent thoughts/worry
Compulsions: Behavior/Action
Name the Trauma/Stress Related Disorders
- Reactive Attachment
- Disinhibited Social Engagement
- PTSD
- Acute Stress
- Adjustment
Discuss Reactive Attachment Disorder
Child rarely seeks comfort; PATTERN OF EXTREME INSUFFICIENT CARE
Discuss Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
Child approaches and interact with unfamiliar adults
Tx: Good parenting
Discuss Acute Stress Disorder
Exposure to a traumatic event, symptoms begin IMMEDIATELY and persist for 3 days to a month.
Difficulty sleeping, concentrating
Discuss Adjustment Disorder
Distress is out of proportion to the stressor. Occurs within 3 Months of the stressor
