ANXIETY TOS Flashcards
Excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from attachment figures
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Consistent failure to speak in certain social situations despite speaking in others.
Selective Mutism
Intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
Specific Phobia
Intense fear of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with on-going concern about additional attacks
Panic disorder
Fear and avoidance of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic attack.
Agoraphobia
Excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
SYMPTOMS:
1. Recurrent distress when separated from home or attachment figures.
2. Worry about harm to attachment figures.
3. Worry about untoward events (e.g., kidnapping).
4. Fear of being alone.
5. Reluctance/refusal to sleep away.
6. Nightmares about separation.
7. Physical symptoms when separation occurs.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
Children/Teens: At least 4 weeks
Adults: Typically 6 months or more
Separation Anxiety Disorder
SYMPTOMS:
1. Failure to speak in social situations despite speaking in others.
2. Interferes with functioning.
3. Duration ≥1 month (not just first school month).
4. Not due to language knowledge or comfort.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
At least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school)
Selective Mutism
SYMPTOMS:
1. Marked fear/anxiety about specific object or situation.
2. Immediate anxiety response when encountering the phobic stimulus.
3. Avoidance or enduring with distress.
4. Fear out of proportion.
5. Persistent ≥6 months.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
Persistent, typically 6 months or more
Specific Phobia
SYMPTOMS:
1. Fear of social situations (conversations, performing).
2. Fear of humiliation or rejection.
3. Anxiety provoked by social situations.
4. Avoidance or distress in social situations.
5. Fear out of proportion.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
Persistent, typically 6 months or more
Social Anxiety Disorder
SYMPTOMS:
1. Recurrent panic attacks (rapid heart rate, sweating, shaking, difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc.).
2. Concern about future attacks or consequences.
3. Significant behavior change to avoid attacks.
Persistent, typically at least 1 month
(One or both required)
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
1. Persistent worry about future attacks or their consequences (e.g., heart attack, embarrassment).
2. Behavior change due to attacks (e.g., avoiding exercise or new places).
Panic Disorder
SYMPTOMS:
1. Fear of ≥2 situations: public transport, open spaces, enclosed places, lines/crowds, being outside alone.
2. Anxiety triggered by these situations.
3. Avoidance or distress when exposed.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
Persistent, typically 6 months or more.
Agoraphobia
SYMPTOMS:
1. Excessive worry lasting ≥6 months.
2. Difficulty controlling worry.
3. 3+ symptoms: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep issues.
COURSE/DURATION/ONSET:
At least 6 months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Anticipation of future threat; associated with muscle tension, vigilance, and cautious behaviors.
Anxiety
Emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat; associated with fight-or-flight reaction.
Fear
Persistent, excessive, and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation.
Phobia
Sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes, with physical and cognitive symptoms.
Panic Attack
Behavioral strategy to escape feared situations or stimuli, often maintaining the anxiety over time.
Avoidance
