Types of Disorders
This disorder involves chronic, excessive worry about a variety of topics.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This disorder's symptoms include fear of being judged and avoiding social interactions.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
This type of therapy is commonly used when treating anxiety disorders.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This mood disorder is commonly comorbid with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This gender is statistically more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
What are women?
Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks are characteristic of this anxiety disorder.
What is Panic Disorder?
Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least six months is a criterion for this disorder.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This form of therapy, often used for phobias, involves gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.
What is exposure therapy?
This disorder, characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, is often considered in differential diagnosis with anxiety disorders.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This age group is most commonly affected by the onset of anxiety disorders.
What is adolescence or early adulthood?
An intense fear of social situations due to potential scrutiny is known as this.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Panic Disorder is diagnosed after this number of unexpected panic attacks.
What are two?
These medications are commonly prescribed for long-term management of anxiety disorders.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This personality disorder, characterized by pervasive instability in moods, self-image, and behavior, is frequently comorbid with anxiety disorders.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
A family history of anxiety disorders indicates this type of risk.
What is genetic predisposition?
Fear and avoidance of places where escape might be difficult characterize this disorder.
What is Agoraphobia?
Persistent fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, often related to panic attacks, defines this disorder.
What is Agoraphobia?
This type of medication, often used for short-term relief of severe anxiety, works by enhancing GABA neurotransmission.
What are benzodiazepines?
This endocrine disorder, characterized by overactive thyroid function, can produce anxiety-like symptoms.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This demographic factor, involving exposure to chronic stress and discrimination, increases the risk of anxiety disorders.
What is racial/ethnic minority status?