PPT-Anxiety Treating Anxiety Symptoms Among Older Adults using a Worry Reduction Program

Calmer Life Program Presented by Melissa K Rollins MS CCATP What is Anxiety Anxiety Disorder in America Types of Anxiety Symptoms of Anxiety Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Racing heart or heart palpitations. What Is Anxiety?. What Causes Anxiety?. Danger of Anxiety. Overcoming Anxiety. What Is Anxiety. ?. Distress about future, either near or distant, uncertainties…. Mental agitation. May be mild or severe. Shehana. al-. shammmari. 111221018. DEFINITION. Generalized and persistent anxiety, excessive anxiety or worry (apprehensive expectation) about a number of events (e.g. work, school performance) that the individual finds difficult to control, not restricted to, or predominating in , any particular circumstances (free-floating). lasting for at least six months or longer. Mary . Gabriel, MD FAAP. Children’s National Medical Center. Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. March 24, 2016. Objectives. Identify normal vs. pathological worry and fear. Understand the development of anxiety, including risk factors and protective elements. October 30, 2014. Super Series . Shafer Elementary . What is Anxiety?. A . mood state characterized by strong negative emotion and bodily symptoms of tension in anticipation of future danger or . misfortune. What Every Parent Should KnowMATT SWENSON MDCHILD ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRISTUTAH VALLEY PSYCHIATRY COUNSELINGINTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL GROUPLEARNING OBJECTIVES1Identify when anxiety is a problem2Understand Description of the disorder:. GAD is . characterised. by an excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about events or activities.. It has an insidious onset and a stable, usually chronic course which may or may not be punctuated by repeated panic attacks( episodes of acute anxiety). . St. Johns County Public Schools, January 8, 2019. University . of . Florida—Jacksonville FDLRS-MDC. Easy to implement strategies for parents and caregivers . d. isorders and symptoms in students. UF Health Developmental pediatric center. How worry affects you.. Discuss techniques that can be used to help reduce/control anxiety/worries.. Exam stress. Exam stress.  is a feeling of pressure that many young people feel coming up to . exam. Williams Syndrome. Rachel Royston. Dr Jane Waite, . Prof.. Patricia Howlin & . Prof.. Chris Oliver . Cerebra Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CCND). Contents. Meet the team. What is anxiety?. The term “anxiety” is defined as diffused, vague, and very unpleasant feeling, sense of fear and apprehension about possible dangers.. Symptoms of anxiety . are nervousness, tension, dizziness, frequent urination, defecation, heart palpitation, breathlessness, sweating, trembling, worry and apprehension, sleeplessness, difficulty in concentrating, hyper vigilance. Tier 3. Anxiety disorder. Anxiety, although experienced by most people, does not usually develop into an anxiety disorder. Transient anxiety is normal, however when anxiety starts to affect daily life this indicates a problem. . Topic: 10. GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD). . Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common mental disorders. Up to 20 % of adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year. It is estimated that GAD affect 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population. The prevalence of GAD in children and adolescents ranges from 2.9% to 4.6%. GAD produces fear, worry, and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. GAD is characterized by persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things. This worry could be multifocal such as finance, family, health, and the future. It is excessive, difficult to control, and is often accompanied by many non- specific psychological and physical symptoms. . anx·i·e·ty. . /aNGˈzīədē/. A. feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.. D. esire to do something, typically accompanied by unease.. What will the group involve?. Our part…. To provide a safe place to explore your difficulties. Based on Worry Time, Problem Solving and Progressive Muscle Relaxation . which is recommended by NICE for treating anxiety .