PPT-Anxiety Disorders Presented by:

Dominique Sullivan Mary Jo Fulmer Michael Landau Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health issue among children today Fear is a flight or fright response to an immediate stimulus whereas anxiety is fear of what might happening the future. Also its possible for otherwise healthy people to develop severe illness so any one concerned about their illness should consult their doctor There are emergency warning signs that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently Emergency Warning Chapter 6. Anxiety Disorders. . Def: . behaviors . that include phobias, obsessions, compulsions and extreme worry. People with an anxiety disorder share a pre-occupation with , or persistent avoidance of thoughts or situations that provoke fear or anxiety, and frequently have a negative impact on aspects of a person’s life.. Andel. V. . Nicasio. , . MSEd. University of Central Florida. 7936 Child Psychopathology . October 23, 2013. Illustrate . the . historical evolution . of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Review the DSM-5 taxonomy for GAD. Barbara J Howard, MD. bhoward@chadis.com. Definition of Anxiety. “Emotional uneasiness associated with the anticipation of danger”. Livingston, 1991. Anxiety is Necessary. Survival: fight or flight. Definitions . Anxiety – . apprehension over an . anticipated . problem. Fear – . reaction to . immediate. danger. Both involve sympathetic nervous system arousal. Both are adaptive but when they arise inappropriately misery can follow. L. Podawiltz,. MS, DO. Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (UNTHSC). The University of North Texas Health Science . Center. John Peter Smith Health . Network. What is anxiety?. Dr. Sally Winston, Licensed Psychologist. Co-Director, Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland. May 2012. 1. Anxiety. . Disorders. Panic Disorder . Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Social Phobia. The Need. Anxiety Disorders—Any type. According to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2010), 25.1% of 13-18 year olds have an anxiety disorder and 5.9% have a “severe” anxiety disorder. Ruchi Tewari. Assistant Professor (AC). Department of Psychology. Uttarakhand Open University. Anxiety is a normal emotion.. It’s your brain’s way of reacting to stress and alerting us of potential danger ahead.. Florence A. . Ochanda. MA Counselling . Psychology. Webinar: Uncertain times: Managing Anxiety. Introduction. Understanding uncertainty. Features and impact of uncertainty. Understanding how uncertainty fuels anxiety. Anxiety disorders areThey are characterized by persistent, irrational, and overwhelming worry, fear, and anxiety that interfere with daily activities. These are real disorders that affect how the brai ANXIETY DISORDERS KEY FACTSNine to 15 percent of U.S. childrentoms that interfere with their day-1996; Bernstein and Shaw, 1997).Up to 15 percent of female and 6percent of male children and adoles-der Anxiety is a normal response to stressful or fearful circumstances causing activation of neurobiological systems that allows an individual to adapt or manage the stressful situation.. Anxiety disorder occur when the anxiety is excessive leading to irrational. Douglas Green MD. Presenter Disclosure. Presenter: . Douglas Green. Relationships with financial sponsors:. •Any direct financial relationships, including receipt of honoraria:. . Not applicable. •Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus: .