Facts and Stats
Anxiety disorders in Children
Anxiety disorders in College Students
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What percent of adults in the United States are affected by an anxiety disorder? A) 2% B) 7% C) 10% D) 15%
D) 15%
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What percent of school-aged children are affected with an anxiety disorder? A) 1:15 B) 1:10 C) 1:8 D) 1:4
C) 1:8 This is roughly three children in every typical classroom.
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True or False Alcohol and drugs aggravate anxiety and can lead to panic attacks.
True- Limiting alcohol, combined with eating a healthy diet and exercising can reduce anxiety levels.
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True or False Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States today?
True
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True or False Studies show that normal children today report more anxiety than child psychiatric patients in the 1950's.
True
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What ratio of students sought counseling at university counseling centers in 2008-09 school year? A) 1:10 B) 1:20 C) 1:30 D) 1:40
A) 1:10 This was the highest ratio ever reported.
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What is the anxiety disorder characterized by constant, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that never seem to go away?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
300
The following is a list of symptoms of a specific type of anxiety disorder: Passivity, avoiding eye contact, discomfort in the spotlight, appearing isolated, concerned with negative evaluation, speaks softly and/or mumbles, and difficulties with public speaking.
These are all symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
300
Which of the following personality characteristics increase the likelihood of having test anxiety MOST? A) Aggressiveness B) Perfectionism C) Shyness D) Laziness
B) Perfectionism - Those who are perfectionists are more likely to have difficulty with test anxiety because people with these traits can find it hard to accept mistakes they make or get anything short of a perfect score.
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What is the economic cost for anxiety disorders yearly to the United States mental health bill? A) $7 Billion B) $21 Billion C) $42 Billion D) $60 Billion
The annual cost to the U.S. economic bill is a staggering $42 billion of the $148 billion total mental health bill. Anxiety disorders account for approximately one-third of the total mental health bill.
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True or False An ideal situation for a child affected with an anxiety disorder is to have a teacher who maintains authority positively, using reason and respect rather than fear of punishment.
True- The classroom environment can positively affect children with anxiety. Anxious children perform best in a calm, supportive, but organized classroom.
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What is the anxiety disorder commonly cited as a top reason that women drop out of college?
Panic Disorder- Panic Disorder is characterized by panic attacks, overwhelming fear that comes without warning, racing heart beat, difficulty breathing, sweating, chills, or fear of going crazy.
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