Anxiety Disorders & OCD
Name a type of anxiety disorder.
GAD, panic disorder, phobias
Name one mood disorder.
Depression, bipolar, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), postpartum depression
What type of disorder (category in the DSM IV) is schizophrenia?
psychotic
What is substance use disorder?
A disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control the use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications.
What is one subtype of ADHD?
inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, combined
What are two symptoms of panic disorder?
panic, anxiety, pounding or racing heart, sweating, trembling or tingling, chest pain, feelings of impending doom, feelings of being out of control”
What are two treatments for major depressive disorder?
medication, therapy, electroconvulsive shock therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation
Name a symptom of schizophrenia.
hallucinations, emotional disturbances, attentional difficulties, disturbed speech, delusions, disordered thinking
What are two DSM IV criteria for substance use disorder?
Impaired control over substance use, Social impairment, Risky use, Pharmacologic (Tolerance,
Withdrawal)
What are two symptoms of the inattentive ADHD subtype?
Failing to give close attention to details or making careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention, appearing not to listen, struggling to follow through with instructions, difficulty with organization, avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort, losing things, easily distracted, forgetful in daily activities
What are two symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
Free-floating anxiety (anxiety without an obvious cause), Restlessness, Feeling wound-up or on edge,
Easily fatigued, Difficulty concentrating, Irritability,
Physical symptoms (including headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains), difficulty controlling feelings of worry, sleep problems
Name 2 symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Emotional extremes, both mania and depression, hallucinations, delusions (in some cases)
What are two possible physical effects of anorexia nervosa?
hormone levels, sleep patterns, muscle tissue,
digestion, menstruation, blood pressure, heart muscles
What is one suspected cause of PTSD?
trauma
Name 2 common OCD symptoms.
repetitive, intrusive thoughts; compulsive behaviors; repeating rituals; checking doors, locks, appliances; repetitive behaviors; anxiety
True or false: Depression always has an obvious cause
False
What are two symptoms of dissociative identity disorder?
significant memory loss of specific times, people, and events, out-of-body experiences (such as feeling as though you are watching a movie of yourself),
a sense of detachment from your emotions, emotional numbness, lacking a sense of self-identity
What are two eating disorders?
Anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder
What are two symptoms of the hyperactive-impulsive ADHD subtype?
Fidgeting with hands or feet, squirming in chair, difficulty remaining seated, running about or climbing excessively in children; extreme restlessness in adults, difficulty engaging in activities quietly, acting as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel inside as if they are driven by a motor, talking excessively, blurting out answers before questions have been completed, difficulty waiting or taking turns, interrupting or intruding upon others
What are the three types of phobias?
specific phobia, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and agoraphobia
What is dissociative amnesia with fugue?
a person travels to a different place and begins a new life. They cannot remember their previous identity or life.
What are two symptoms OR health effects of bulimia?
binging and using unhealthy methods to avoid weight gain, eating enormous amounts of food in a single sitting, Health consequences include:
tooth decay, erosion of the esophagus, damage to the intestines, heart problems, seizures, imbalance of body chemicals (such as electrolytes)
What are two symptoms of PTSD?
anxiety, dissociation (a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity),
hypervigilance (always on guard), nightmares,
reliving the event (flashbacks)