Week 6 Flashcards
what are the different anxiety disorders?
- generalized anxiety disorders (GAD)
- panic disorder (PD)
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- various phobia-related disorders
define fear
an emotional, physical, and behavioural response to an immediately recognizable external threat
define phobia
an excessive fear response to a specific object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger and cause significant dysfunction due to avoidance behavior
define anxiety
a distressing, unpleasant emotional state of nervousness and unease; causes are less clear and timing is less tied to a threat
define stress-related disorder
a single, discrete event or multiple events, or ongoing problems that lead to mental distress that is more intense than what is typically expected or when the person’s ability to function is significantly impaired
what is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
an anxiety disorder of excessive worry about everyday issues and situations
what is the screening tool used for generalized anxiety disorder?
GAD-7
state the scoring system for GAD-7
a score of 5-9 indicates mild anxiety
a score of 10-14 indicates moderate anxiety
a score of 15-21 indicates severe anxiety
define panic attack
the sudden onset of a discrete, brief period of intense discomfort, anxiety, or fear that reaches a peak within minutes and is accompanied by somatic and/or cognitive symptoms
define panic disorder
the occurrence of repeat panic attacks followed by at least 1 month of persistent concern about having another panic attack, worry about the possible implications or consequences of the attacks, or a significant behavioral change related to the attacks
define agoraphobia
an anxiety disorder (phobia) with a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be available if things go wrong
what are the screening tools for panic disorder
PHQ-PD(1- or 5-items) or ANS
what is adjustment disorder (AD)
difficulty adjusting after a stressful event at a level disproportionate to the severity or intensity of the stressor
what is the screening test for adjustment disorder?
no validated assessment tools
define dysphoria
a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life
define minor depressive episode
a mood syndrome with clinically significant distress and impaired function, but with fewer symptoms and tends to have shorter episodes
define major depressive disorder
mood syndrome with clinically significant distress and impaired functioning, but with greater symptoms and tends to have greater psychosocial and physical impairment
define dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)
similar to minor/major depression, but symptoms persist for 2 or more years
what are the screening tools for all the depressive disorder?
PHQ-9
state the scoring system for PHQ-9
a total score of 5-9 shows mild major depression
a total score of 10-14 shows moderate major depression
a total score of 15-19 shows moderately-severe major depression
a total score of >20 shows severe major depression
define clinical burn-out
a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment, resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed
what are the phases in the development of clinical burn-out
phase 1: lack of recovery: stressful events combined with limited recuperation
phase 2: changes in stress physiology: higher homeostatic stress values
phase 3: chronic stress symptoms: physical + mental symptoms, emotional + behavioural problems
phase 4: pseudopsychopathology: cognitive simplification by applying more rigid ways of problem solving
phase 5: clinical burnout: reduced motivation and passivity
describe the scoring system of burnout measure
Add the responses to the 10 items and divide by 10.
up to 2.4 Indicates a very low level of burnout
2.5 - 3.4 Indicates danger signs of burnout
3.5 - 4.4 Indicates burnout
4.5 - 5.4 Indicates a very serious problem of burnout
5.5 Requires immediate professional help
