Panic Disorders
What is a panic attack?
Another name for social anxiety.
What is social phobia?
Two elements of OCD.
What are obsessions and compulsions?
Example of a simple phobia.
What is- animal phobia, environmental, situational etc.
Not agoraphobia or social anxiety- these are complex.
Agency a patient with a Panic disorder would have to notify.
What is DVLA?
Age group that social anxiety often starts.
What are the teenage years?
Gender that OCD is more prevalent in.
What is female?
Condition that there may be some evidence for treating with cannabis.
What is PTSD?
Duration of a panic attack (give a range in minutes)
*points if roughly close
What is 5-20 minutes?
What is shy?
Specific type of therapy that is designed for OCD.
What is exposure and response prevention? (ERP)
Anxiety disorder that humans and animals can both get.
What is separation anxiety?
Age group that a severe panic disorder may particularly raise concern in.
What is younger children?
Can affect development and learning.
Blushing, sweating, trembling, upset stomach, fast heartbeat.
What are common physical symptoms of social anxiety?
Word to describe intrusive thoughts that are in conflict with the person's belief/personality.
What is ego-dystonic?
What is selective mutism?
Treatment for Panic Disorder
What is CBT or SSRIs (first line med treatment)?
Low self-esteem, poor social skills, isolation, low academic/employment achievement, substance abuse
What are complications that social anxiety can cause?
Other mental health disorders that a person with OCD may develop.
What are depression, eating disorders & hoarding disorders?
Most common anxiety disorder.
What is GAD?