GAD
Symptoms/Diagnostic Criteria
Therapy Types/Coping Strategies
100

Can Generalized Anxiety Disorder coexist with other mental health disorders, such as depression.

True

100

This disorder is most frequently comorbid (co-occurring) with anxiety disorders

Depressive disorders

100

This form of therapy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts that contribute to depression and anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

200

Two possible symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Trouble sleeping, Tense muscles, Nausea, Trouble focusing, Inability to concentrate, etc

200

This is not required to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder

A panic attack

200

This behavioral therapy involves gradually exposing patients to feared situations to reduce avoidance behaviors linked with anxiety and depression.

Exposure Therapy

300

This technique involves focusing on the present moment to help manage anxiety.

Mindfulness

300

Panic attack symptoms peak after about this many minutes

a.) 7 minutes  b) 10 minutes  c) 15 minutes  d) 20 minutes

10 minutes

300

This CBT-based technique helps individuals identify and challenge irrational or catastrophic thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety.

Cognitive Restructuring

400

Two resources on campus that people can go to to cope or get help with their anxiety.

Wellness Studio and Student Counseling Services

400

This is not a part of the diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder

a.) Apathy  b) Difficulty controlling worry  c) Tension/feeling on edge  d) Worry significantly impairs multiple domains of functioning

Apathy

400

This technique helps individuals consciously tense and then relax muscle groups to reduce physical tension caused by anxiety.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

500

This is the most common form of therapy that is used to help treat GAD

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
500

This disorder does not fall under the anxiety disorders category in the DSM-V?

a.) specific phobia  b) selective mutism c) agoraphobia  d) obsessive-compulsive disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

500

This transdiagnostic therapy, often used for GAD, teaches emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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