Treatment: Medications
Treatment EBT
Causes
Factors
Miscellaneous
100
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
100
What is the best evidence based treatment for GAD?
Cognitive Behavioral treatment
100
This specific cause is largely considered to be responsible for about 30% of the risk in developing GAD
Genes
100
How old does an immigrant need to be to be more likely to develop GAD?
13 Years Old or younger
200
Name one drug of second choice
Tricyclic: antidepressants (TCA) Buspirone Benzodiazepines Hydroxyzine Opipramol
200
What are two different behavioral exercises for CBT?
Meditation, breathing exercises, working-out
200
Parents can influence the onset of GAD -- what are two ways this is possible?
(1) Abuse ; (2) Overprotection
200
These two things combine to have an additive effect of the risk of developing GAD
(1) Less Education ; (2) Less Income
300
How does a patient's willingness affect treatment options?
If patients are willing to look at treatment options, they can get help quicker/ get better quicker. If they resist any treatment options, this will not be an option
300
T/F: CBT is only effective for individuals with severe GAD.
False
300
How is worry characterized in GAD?
Preponderance of worry associated with more 'concrete' mental imagery AND more 'abstract' thoughts
300
This rather pervasive and social psychological factor has a profound influence on development of GAD (Hint: this is still experienced today even though we are in an 'equal' society; A recent protest because of this took place in Ferguson, Missouri)
Racial Discrimination
300
Name ONE symptom of GAD.
Excessive worry or anxiety. Restlessness. Fatigue. Difficulty Concentrating. Irritability. Muscle Tension.
400
Name one advantage and disadvantage to using medication
advantage: no dependence; safe in case of overdose disadvantage: latency of action 2 to 6 weeks; etc. (refer to chart); agitation, nervousness
400
T/F: In regard to CBT it is believed that its not the situation but how we perceive it that contributes to feelings of anxiety
True
400
What part of the 'Big Fiver Personality Traits' (i.e. OCEAN), is most associated with GAD?
Neuroticism
400
What is the ratio of female - male prevalence of GAD?
2:1
500
What is the job of SSRI's?
blocking the reabsorption of serotonin
500
What is the main goal for CBT? How does it work?
Become aware of situations that trigger anxious & depressive feelings (e.g., situations involving conflict, social judgment, need for self-advocacy) Identify thoughts behind the feeling, Become aware of ineffective thought patterns Helps to learn to modify thoughts so they are more realistic and effective by breaking down worries into specific concerns and realizing anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling but not dangerous
500
The presence of gray and white matter in these areas of the brain is linked to GAD
(1) right striatum and (2) right superior temporal pole
500
What is the age range for the most prevalence of GAD (AND what's the percentage of people in this age range that have GAD)?
(1) 51-59 ; (2) 93%
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