PPT-An Introduction to Anxiety Disorders

Dr Sally Winston Licensed Psychologist CoDirector Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland May 2012 1 Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia Social Phobia. 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.. Disorders. Source: <www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml>. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.. Kheradmand. . M.D.. Assistant Professor . of . Shahid. . Beheshti. Medical University. When does anxiety become a disorder?. Anxiety is a normal human response to objects, situations or events that are threatening. Anxiety. Anxiety: mood state characterized by strong, negative emotion and bodily symptoms in which an individual apprehensively anticipates future danger or misfortune. Fear: immediate alarm reaction to current danger. Panic Disorder. Phobias. Anxiety is a normal part of life. Anxiety, worry, and stress are all a part of most people's life today. But . simply experiencing anxiety or stress in and of itself does not mean you need to get professional help or you have an 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.. . Stress, Anxiety, and Fear. Anxiety . Disorders: The Nature of the Disorder. Types . of Anxiety Disorders. Application . of the Nursing Process: Assessment Data. Application . of the Nursing Process: Diagnosis. Types of Anxiety Disorders. Disorders are characterized by excessive or inappropriate anxiety reactions.. Major types. Phobias. Panic disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Florence A. . Ochanda. MA Counselling . Psychology. Webinar: Uncertain times: Managing Anxiety. Introduction. Understanding uncertainty. Features and impact of uncertainty. Understanding how uncertainty fuels anxiety. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve th 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. Anxiety pens have emerged as a promising tool for anxiety management, offering portability, aromatherapy benefits, sensory stimulation, and personalization. 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..