DSM Anxiety Part 1 (General, Separation, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety) Flashcards
what is “fear”
the EMOTIONAL response to real or perceived imminent threat
more often associated with surges of autonomic arousal necessary for FIGHT or FLIGHT, thoughts of immediate danger, and escape behaviours
what is “anxiety”
the ANTICIPATION of FUTURE threat
more often associated with muscle tension, vigilance in preparation for future danger and cautious or avoidant behaviours
what are panic attacks generally? are they limited to anxiety disorders?
a particular type of fear response
NOT limited to anxiety disorders
in what ways do the anxiety disorders differ from one another
the types of objects or situations that induce fear, anxiety or avoidance behaviour
the associated cognitive ideation
how do the anxiety disorders differ from developmentally normative fear or anxiety?
how do the differ from transient fear or anxiety?
by being EXCESSIVE or PERSISTING beyond developmentally appropriate periods
are PERSISTENT (6 mo or more)–> though duration criterion is intended as GENERAL GUIDE
when do many anxiety disorders develop
in childhood
tend to persist if not treated
is there a gender bias in anxiety disorders
yes–> more women than men (2:1)
is there a specific cognitive ideation associated with specific phobias
no, unlike in other anxiety disorders
define panic attack
abrupt surges of intense fear or intense discomfort that reach a peak within minutes, accompanied by physical and/or cognitive symptoms
may be expected or unexpected
*function as a marker and PROGNOSTIC factor for severity of diagnosis, course and comorbidity across an array of disorders
criterion A for separation anxiety disorder
developmentally INAPPROPRIATE and excessive fear or anxiety concerning the separation from those to whom the individual is attached as evidenced by at least THREE of the following:
- recurrent excessive DISTRESS when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or from major attachment figures
- persistent and excessive worry about LOSING major attachment figures or about possible harm to them such as illness, injury, disasters, death
- persistent and excessive worry about experiencing an UNTOWARD EVENT (getting lost, kidnapped, having accident, becoming ill) that CAUSES separation from major attachment figure
- persistent RELUCTANCE OR REFUSAL to go out, away from home, to school, to work or elsewhere because of fear of separation
- persistent and excessive fear of or reluctance about being alone or without major attachment figures at home or in other settings
- reluctance/refusal to sleep away from home or go to sleep without being near a major attachment figure
- repeated NIGHTMARES involving theme of separation
- complaints of PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS when separated from major attachment figures or when separation anticipated
how many symptoms are required to meet criterion A of separation anxiety disorder
3
what is the time criteria for separation anxiety disorder (criterion B)
at least 4 weeks in kids and teens, or 6+ months in adults
criterion C for separation anxiety disorder
causes clinically significant distress/impairment
criterion D separation anxiety disorder
not better explained by other mental disorder (i.e due to autism)
what is the essential feature of separation anxiety disorder
excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures (above developmental level)
how might separation anxiety disorder affect bedtime
often have difficulty as bedtime–> may insist someone stay with them until fall asleep
may make way to parents bed in the night
how might children with separation anxiety disorder present when not with a major attachment figure
may exhibit:
social withdrawal
apathy
sadness
difficulty concentrating on work or play
may lead to school refusal
what are some themes of “worry thoughts” that can be present for kids with separation anxiety disorder
may have fear of animals, monsters, the dark, muggers, burglars, kidnappers, car accidents, pane travel and other situations perceived as danger to family or themselves
how might kids with separation anxiety disorder present when anticipating a separation
may become extremely upset, showing anger or occasionally aggression towards someone who is forcing separation
how might separation anxiety disorder affect perceptual experiences
when alone, especially in evenings or in the dark, young children may report unusual perceptual experiences (i.e seeing people peering into their room)
how might kids with separation anxiety disorder be described
can be “described as demanding, intrusive and in need of constant attention”
as adults–> may appear “dependent and overprotective”
what is the 12 month prevalence of separation anxiety disorder among US adults
0.9-1.9%
what is the 12 month prevalence of separation anxiety disorder among kids aged 6-12
about 4%
(in teens it is about 1.6%)
compared to other anxiety disorders, how prevalent is separation anxiety disorder in kids under 12
it is the most prevalence anxiety disorder in kids under 12
is there a gender bias in separation anxiety disorder?
in clinical samples, equal female: male
in community, more females
how might separation anxiety manifest in adults
may limit ability to cope with changes in circumstances (i.e moving, getting married)
typically overconcerned about their offspring and spouses and experience marked discomfort when separated from them
name some environmental risk factors for separation anxiety
often develops after life stress, especially a LOSS
parental overprotection and intrusiveness may contribute
what is the estimate heritability of separation anxiety disorder
estimated at 73% in community sample of 6 year old twins
does the presence of an anxiety disorder increase risk of suicide
yes (but not specific to separation anxiety disorder)
ddx separation anxiety disorder
GAD
Panic disorder
agoraphobia
conduct disorder
social anxiety disorder
PTSD
illness anxiety disorder
bereavement
depressive and bipolar disorders
ODD
psychotic disorders
personality disorders
how does separation anxiety disorder differ from agorapgobia
in separation anxiety disorder there isnt that same fear of being trapped/incapacitated and unable to escape if panic sx arise
how do separation anxiety disorder and dependent PD differ?
dependent PD= “indiscriminate tendency” to rely on others rather than specific to attachment figures
what is commonly comorbid with separation anxiety disorder in kids
GAD and specific phobia
what is commonly comorbid with separation anxiety disorder in adults
specific phobia, PTSD, GAD, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. agoraphobia. OCD. personality disorders